Director of Project Management Job Description

The Director of Project Management oversees coordination of personnel and resources required to successfully complete projects. Develops and directs the strategic planning of multiple projects. Being a Director of Project Management typically reports to top management. Requires a bachelor’s degree. In addition, Director of Project Management typically requires a project management certification. The Director of Project Management manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Director of Project Management typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.

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Director of Project Management Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Director of Project Management to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifyand manage project dependencies, interdependencies with other projects andexisting products, and critical path items;
  • Directs project and program managers with business case development, RFPs, and related documentation;
  • Incorporates effective change and risk management controls;
  • Maintainaccurate project and capacity plans and up-to-date project assets and metrics;
  • Create apositive environment including open, honest communicationand a clear path to escalate risks and issues;
  • Manage and develop strong project teams;
  • Implement comprehensive use of Smartsheets as a tracking tool on each project;
  • Guides, mentors, and develops junior program management team members;
  • Due to Federal Government Contracts US Citizenship is required;
  • Manage a group of Project Managers that are responsible for project lifecycle, from creation to close;
  • Ability to work across diverse personalities and agendas;
  • Builds and maintains related reporting and metrics for senior executives;
  • Escalate business critical issues to executives;
  • Track project deliverables in PGE’s project management software, Deltek, and suggest better tools or resources as appropriate;
  • Team management of 10+ project managers.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree;
  • Workingknowledge of Jira and Confluence;
  • Comfortable presenting to small and large groups;
  • Must be able to thrive in a constantly changing environment;
  • Ability to work independently on numerous activities and prioritize them properly while meeting deadlines;
  • Experience working in experiential marketing, event production, and creative technology;
  • Experience with the set up and development of EPC projects a strong plus;
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment;
  • Open to Travel;
  • Proficiency in business applications (e.g., Internet, email, WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint);
  • Advanced degree in educational research and measurement;
  • Experience in reviewing user stories;
  • Highly proficient in MS Project and familiarity with web-based project management tools and IWMS systems;
  • Three or more years of experience in for-profit educational services (minimum 5 years for Project Director).