DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (LOW VOLTAGE)

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Director of Project Management with a background in low voltage for a role in Glen Burnie, MD.  This is a direct-hire role with our client, a growing systems integrator.  It is a hybrid role, with 2 -3 days in Glen Burnie.

Overview
The Director of Project Management will play a crucial role in managing the entire lifecycle of projects and provide leadership and direction to our project management operations. In this role, you are responsible for the successful execution and delivery of the project portfolio through leading and managing a team of Project Managers.
 
Success is measured by on-time delivery, meeting or exceeding profit goals, maximizing utilization of resources and overall performance of your project management team. You will be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and best practices to the project management team to ensure organizational objectives are met individually and collectively for the team. Candidate must have the ability to manage, lead, and build strong internal and external relationships.  This is a role that is 100% focused on execution and requires selfless leadership and at times will require onsite problem solving, administrative support such as contract analysis or negotiations, or developing & executing specific strategies to bring an at-risk project on schedule or budget. Additionally, this position requires strong financial and operational experience along with the ability to be a strategic thinker.
 
Responsibilities

• Joint Ownership of the financial growth and profitability of the Practice with the leadership team. This involves understanding and driving the department to achieve the expected financial KPIs including Sales, Revenue, and Profitability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Low- Voltage Project Management providing coaching and direction to the project management team to meet the individual project requirements while driving the organization’s business objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Mentor, motivate, and drive the project team towards progress, action and results.
• Coach, train, and inspire the growth and development of the project management team through consistent feedback, training and performance management.
• Review the team’s delivery of scope and schedule on an ongoing basis to ensure outstanding delivery while balancing the required budgeted profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, OEMs, distribution, and other industry stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of the large project performance within the team’s portfolio. Specifically, the project’s overall status related to scope, schedule, budget, and customer experience.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and fostering a Safety-First culture.

 
Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Management, Operations, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar field from an accredited 4-year university or college. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing direct reports to include Project and Program Managers.
• PMI PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Successful operational experience in the delivery of large scale, General Contractor, and commercial infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, customer focus, problem solving and decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience leading through dynamic and challenging operational environments
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinker with a focus on driving tangible business results.