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Director of Project Management

Foundation Source Philanthropic Services
Stamford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Description :

We are seeking a Director of Project Management with a proven track record in Project Management Office (PMO) leadership, ERP implementation, and consulting. The ideal candidate will hold PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and possess strong project governance expertise. Beyond technical capabilities, this role requires an individual who exhibits a collaborative, results-driven, and detail-oriented approach, combined with proactive problem-solving and a natural ability to influence and lead teams.

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As a key leader in the organization, the Director of Project Management must balance strategic thinking with tactical execution, ensuring that all projects align with organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes. A natural ability to inspire trust, adapt to challenges, and drive accountability across diverse teams will be critical for success in this high-impact role.

Key Responsibilities PMO Leadership and Governance :

  • Establish and lead the PMO, creating standardized processes, tools, and frameworks to ensure project success.
  • Develop and implement project governance, risk management, and reporting structures for ERP implementation and other organizational initiatives.
  • Play lead role in future acquisition integration strategic planning.
  • Monitor project performance metrics and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

ERP Implementation Oversight :

  • Lead and coordinate all phases of ERP implementation, including requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, training, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure ERP solutions meet business needs and align with long-term strategy.
  • Identify and address project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks in ERP deployment.
  • Strategic Project Management :

  • Align project priorities with business objectives, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable value.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and recommending process enhancements.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project managers, ensuring consistent methodology and practices.
  • Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Serve as the primary liaison between leadership, project teams, and external vendors / consultants.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to achieve project milestones.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, presentations, and status updates to executives and PE Sponsor.
  • Requirements :

  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is required.
  • Project management experience, with at least 5 years in PMO leadership roles.
  • Proven expertise in ERP implementation (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) across multiple industries.
  • Background in consulting or working in client-facing project delivery roles is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a detail-oriented approach.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and ERP software.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Residence within commuting distance of a major US airport.
  • Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future.
  • Physical Demands :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

    An Equal Opportunity Employer :

    We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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