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Director of Project Management
Innovative SolutionsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Apr 2025
About the role
Title: Director of Project ManagementLocation: Rochester, NY; hybrid candidates considered with monthly on-site presence
The objective of the Role: The Director of Project Management will lead our team of Project Managers who deliver exceptional professional services to our clients. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining project management standards, overseeing resource allocation, and ensuring successful delivery of cloud transformation initiatives across our client portfolio. Initially, a 50% utilization as an active player/coach PM is required.
Top candidates will have the following:1. Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing project management professionals2. A track record of establishing and improving project management processes and methodologies3. Experience working within an AWS Premier Partner or similar cloud services organization4. Strategic mindset with the ability to align project delivery with business objectives5. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships6. Data-driven approach to measuring project success and team performance7. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities8. Customer-centric mentality with a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences9. Ability to balance multiple priorities across numerous client engagements10. Growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to adapt to changing business needs
Required Experience for the Role:1. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role2. Proven experience building and optimizing a project management office in a professional services environment3. Experience with AWS cloud projects or similar technology transformations4. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)5. High proficiency with project management tools and systems (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet)6. Track record of successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline7. Experience with resource management and capacity planning8. Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and expectations9. Demonstrated ability to balance business outcomes with technical implementation
Preferred Experience for the Role:1. AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, AWS Business accreditation, etc)2. Experience working in an AWS Premier Partner or cloud consulting organization3. Agile certification highly recommended (CSM, SAFe, etc.)4. Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and transformation projects5. Knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework and its implementation in projects6. Experience with PMO establishment and optimization7. Experience with project financial management, forecasting, and reporting
Responsibilities, including success measures and KPIs:
Team Leadership and Development1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers2. Establish career development paths and growth opportunities3. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback4. Foster a collaborative culture focused on client success5. Recruit and retain top project management talentProcess Establishment and Improvement1. Define and standardize project management methodologies2. Create and maintain project templates, tools, and best practices3. Develop and implement project governance frameworks
The objective of the Role: The Director of Project Management will lead our team of Project Managers who deliver exceptional professional services to our clients. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining project management standards, overseeing resource allocation, and ensuring successful delivery of cloud transformation initiatives across our client portfolio. Initially, a 50% utilization as an active player/coach PM is required.
Top candidates will have the following:1. Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing project management professionals2. A track record of establishing and improving project management processes and methodologies3. Experience working within an AWS Premier Partner or similar cloud services organization4. Strategic mindset with the ability to align project delivery with business objectives5. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships6. Data-driven approach to measuring project success and team performance7. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities8. Customer-centric mentality with a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences9. Ability to balance multiple priorities across numerous client engagements10. Growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to adapt to changing business needs
Required Experience for the Role:1. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role2. Proven experience building and optimizing a project management office in a professional services environment3. Experience with AWS cloud projects or similar technology transformations4. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)5. High proficiency with project management tools and systems (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet)6. Track record of successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline7. Experience with resource management and capacity planning8. Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and expectations9. Demonstrated ability to balance business outcomes with technical implementation
Preferred Experience for the Role:1. AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, AWS Business accreditation, etc)2. Experience working in an AWS Premier Partner or cloud consulting organization3. Agile certification highly recommended (CSM, SAFe, etc.)4. Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and transformation projects5. Knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework and its implementation in projects6. Experience with PMO establishment and optimization7. Experience with project financial management, forecasting, and reporting
Responsibilities, including success measures and KPIs:
Team Leadership and Development1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers2. Establish career development paths and growth opportunities3. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback4. Foster a collaborative culture focused on client success5. Recruit and retain top project management talentProcess Establishment and Improvement1. Define and standardize project management methodologies2. Create and maintain project templates, tools, and best practices3. Develop and implement project governance frameworks
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