Head of Project Management

Director of Project Management Anaheim, California

MANUFACTURING PLANT IN ANAHEIM CA IS LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN EXECUTE ON PROJECTS FROM START TO FINISH. Director of Project Management

The Director of Project Management leads the organization’s project management strategy, governance, and execution. This role oversees the Project Management Department , ensures strategic initiatives align with business objectives, and drives the successful delivery of projects.

The Director establishes standardized processes, policies, reporting structures, and performance metrics to improve project execution, customer satisfaction, risk management, and return on investment .

Develop and implement a project management strategy aligned with organizational goals.

Lead and evolve the structure, governance, and maturity of the Project Management Department.

Partner with executive leadership to prioritize projects and align the portfolio with corporate strategy.

Drive continuous improvement in project execution and delivery performance.

Project & Portfolio Management

Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget .

Monitor overall portfolio health, including project risks, dependencies, and escalations.

Standardize project reporting and provide executive-level updates.

Implement tools and systems that improve project visibility, tracking, and accountability.

Project intake

Project prioritization

Project execution and reporting

Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Financial & Resource Management

Develop and oversee project budgets and financial forecasting.

Manage and optimize resource capacity planning across departments.

Implement cost-control measures and maintain financial accountability.

Monitor project financial performance and return on investment.

Stakeholder Management

Provide regular project and portfolio updates to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Clearly communicate project status, risks, challenges, and outcomes.

Lead, mentor, and develop Project Management Team Leads .

Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development.

Lead workforce planning and ensure appropriate resources are available to support project demand.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field ; 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience .

5+ years in senior leadership or Project Management leadership .

Strong financial acumen with experience managing multimillion-dollar projects .

Proven experience overseeing complex project portfolios, budgets, resources, and organizational priorities.

Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute

Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Project & Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time and on-budget project delivery

Project Management Department/PMO maturity improvement

Project risk mitigation and execution performance

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