Job Description

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Robert Half is partnering with an industry-leading client to identify a dynamic and visionary Director of Project Management. This leader will play a key strategic role in establishing and overseeing an enterprise Project Management Center of Excellence, reporting directly to the SVP, IT.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the SVP, IT in establishing a robust center of excellence (CoE) for enterprise project management across the organization.
• Define and implement project management standards, including developing criteria for certifications, success metrics, methodologies, and toolsets.
• Create and lead a Project Management CoE that upskills project management practitioners and actively shares industry best practices.
• Oversee compliance with enterprise project management policies and standards.
• Manage project prioritization requests from business units to determine staffing, training, tools, and software needs to support company objectives.
• Provide relevant data and analyses for executive leaders to evaluate which project proposals offer the highest strategic value and alignment.
• Work closely with executives to define and communicate project priorities, implementation schedules, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive investment decisions in tools, processes, and workforce required for optimal project portfolio management, risk reviews, document controls, and training.
• Set and review annual performance targets for team members, ensuring individuals and teams meet key objectives.
• Delegate work to a team of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Business Analysts, while defining clear team roles and operating models.
• Mentor and line-manage project teams, actively supporting career growth and skills development.

Requirements:
Key Requirements:

• Expert-level knowledge of project and change management methodologies (e.g., Project/Portfolio Management Methodology).
• Proven strategic thinker with a track record of balancing multiple objectives and deadlines at an enterprise level.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities: team mentorship, coaching, and technical knowledge transfer.
• Skilled facilitator and negotiator, capable of building strong relationships with executives and technical stakeholders.
• Resilient, resourceful, and solution-oriented.
• Certified Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in project management and/or leadership roles in product, service, or solutions-focused companies.
• Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of operations, project processes, and project management tools.

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