Director of Project Management

Enterprise Transformation
United State (Remote)
February 11, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

About the Role

This organization operates at scale, delivering complex, multi-year initiatives across technology, digital platforms, and enterprise operations. Project Management is not viewed as a tactical function, but as a strategic discipline that enables execution, governance, and enterprise momentum.

The Director of Project Management will lead a centralized Project Management function responsible for delivering high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that support corporate growth, digital modernization, and operational excellence. This role shapes delivery strategy, defines execution standards, and ensures programs are delivered on time, on scope, and with measurable business outcomes.

You will oversee portfolios that span technology modernization, enterprise systems, platform launches, regulatory initiatives, and transformation programs, working directly with executive leadership to align delivery with strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the enterprise Project Management organization, including portfolio governance, delivery frameworks, and execution standards.

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs involving Technology, Product, Operations, Finance, and external partners.

  • Establish and enforce project governance models, stage gates, risk controls, and escalation processes.

  • Translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans.

  • Oversee resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization across multiple concurrent initiatives.

  • Implement standardized methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) tailored to enterprise needs.

  • Monitor delivery performance using KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting frameworks.

  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and delivery constraints; drive mitigation strategies.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Project Managers and Program Leaders.

  • Present delivery status, investment insights, and risk assessments to executive leadership.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in Project or Program Management within large, complex organizations.

  • 5+ years leading enterprise-scale PMOs, portfolios, or delivery organizations.

  • Proven success in delivering multi-million-dollar, cross-functional initiatives.

  • Strong knowledge of Agile, SAFe, Hybrid, and traditional project management frameworks.

  • Experience partnering closely with Technology, Product, Operations, and Executive teams.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, MBA, or PMP preferred.

  • Demonstrated expertise in governance, financial tracking, and delivery optimization.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Strategic executor with the ability to connect delivery to enterprise objectives.

  • Exceptional leadership presence and executive communication skills.

  • Highly organized, disciplined, and metrics-driven decision maker.

  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

  • Strong influencer who drives accountability without authority.

  • Calm under pressure with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Strategic Support

  • Serve as a trusted delivery advisor to executive leadership.

  • Support enterprise transformation, digital modernization, and operational excellence initiatives.

  • Partner with Finance on investment tracking, forecasting, and ROI realization.

  • Collaborate with Technology and Product leaders to align roadmaps and delivery capacity.

  • Provide insights on delivery risks, enterprise dependencies, and execution readiness.

Working Conditions

  • Remote-first role with periodic travel for leadership reviews, planning sessions, and major program milestones.

  • Collaboration across multiple time zones with distributed teams.

  • High-accountability leadership role with direct visibility to executive stakeholders.

  • Dynamic environment focused on transformation, execution excellence, and scale.

Job Function

  • Enterprise Project & Program Leadership

  • Portfolio Governance & Execution Strategy

  • Cross-Functional Delivery Management

  • PMO Leadership & Capability Building

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $227,000 – $321,000

  • Annual performance-based incentive

  • Long-term incentive opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Health, dental, and vision coverage

    • Retirement and savings plans

    • Paid time off and executive leave programs

    • Leadership development and certification support

    • Wellness and mental health resources

    • Remote work technology support

Why Join Us

  • Lead enterprise-critical initiatives with real strategic impact.

  • Operate at the intersection of strategy and execution.

  • Influence how large-scale transformation is delivered.

  • Partner directly with senior leadership and decision-makers.

  • Build and scale a best-in-class Project Management organization.