Director Project Management

Company: One Source Communications
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary:The Director of Project Management provides leadership and direction to the Project Management group. This person directs, manages, plans and administers the operational and administrative activities of the Project Management team. They are responsible for overseeing the completion of projects within authorized budgets, schedules and performance specifications. They are also responsible for ensuring that departmental and company objectives are met while minimizing disruptions and keeping stakeholders well informed throughout the process.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct the project management program in all phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Manage moderate to large, complex projects by providing direction to projects, peers, and direct reports.
• Design, develop, and manage project charter, project plans, and risk & issue log in a complex dynamic environment.
• Ensure projects are well documented to mitigate risk and be delivered on time.
• Leverage problem solving and influencing skills to manage cross functional project teams, stakeholders, and customer expectations.
• Exhibit outstanding communication, influencing, and collaboration skills to effectively drive project / program outcome
• Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure and process in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment.
• Communicate regularly regarding project status, forecasts and risks.
• Establish the PMO organization structure, hiring and managing staffing requirements in line with project objectives.
• Interface with executives to define project priorities and implementation opportunities and challenges, and keep them up-to-date with project risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success to assist with transitioning customers through implementation and on-boarding.
• Obtain an understanding on One Source services while maintaining up to date industry knowledge.
• Handle escalations and facilitate prompt resolution for issues and concerns. Use every opportunity to strengthen relationship with departments and customers.
• Must be able to travel up to 10%
  
  Education and Experience:
  • The individual will have earned a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a related field from a four-year college or university.
  • Six to eight years related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Expert-level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes and approaches
  • Budget, cost and profitability management skills
  • Knowledge of resource management tools
  • Credibility as a senior-level project leader
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Project Management software; experience with SmartSheet is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is also important.
  • PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of accounting software and/or database software is help

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