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Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Type:

Full time

Job Title:

Project Director

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.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and manage project dependencies, interdependencies with other projects and existing products, and critical path items;
• Directs project managers with business case development, RFPs, and related documentation;
• Ensure Project Management Team have the necessary tools and skills to successfully manage the financial performance of their projects and deliver the projects on time.
• Incorporates effective change and risk management controls;
• Maintain accurate project and capacity plans and up-to-date project assets and metrics;
• Create a positive environment including open, honest communication and a clear path to escalate risks and issues;
• Manage and develop strong project teams;
• Implement comprehensive use of Companies tracking tools on each project;
• Guides, mentors, and develops junior project management team members;
• 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 executive management team;
• Track project deliverables in companies project management software and suggest better tools or resources as appropriate;
• Team management of 10+ project managers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Working knowledge of Project Management Construction Software platforms – ie: Procore, BIM 360, etc;
• 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, architectural, electrical, signage and creative technology;
• 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 Project Management or Construction Management is a plus
• Highly proficient in MS Project and familiarity with web-based project management tools;
• Three or more years of management experience and five or more years project management experience

We maintain a drug free workplace. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer.  We welcome all qualified jobseekers.  Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.