Job Description
About the Position
The Director of Project Management will lead the Project Management Office (PMO) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects related to distribution operations. This role involves providing leadership, guidance, and strategic direction on project management initiatives at all levels within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Build and manage a team of Project Managers by overseeing the recruitment, development, and performance evaluation processes.
Resource Allocation: Assign staff to projects based on skill sets and the needs of both internal and external initiatives.
Training & Guidance: Offer technical advice and training on core project management practices such as project estimation, planning, resource allocation, risk management, issue resolution, change management, and communication strategies.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues across all projects.
Problem Solving: Utilize innovative and critical thinking approaches to address challenges and resolve complex problems.
Stakeholder Relationships: Build trusted relationships with key leaders and stakeholders within the organization.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes and tools, aligning the PMO with the organization's business units.
Budget Management: Oversee the departmental budget and manage individual project budgets to ensure financial alignment.
Performance Metrics: Define and maintain performance metrics to measure and drive team success.
Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate project management processes to reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
Team Development: Support the continuous professional growth of team members by providing guidance and mentoring.
Additional Duties: Take on other responsibilities as needed to support the PMO's goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Communications, or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in product/program/project management or a third-party logistics environment.
Familiarity with WMS, YMS, and LMS Tier 1 systems (e.g., SAP, Red Prairie, Manhattan, etc.).
Experience with facility layout drawings in a CAD environment.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required.
Green Belt and/or Lean Six Sigma certifications are preferred.
Competencies
Business Acumen: Knowledge of current and future policies, practices, trends, and technology impacting the business and organization.
Effective Communication: Ability to clearly communicate the team's strategic vision, priorities, and progress to stakeholders.
People Leadership: Skills in developing strategies that maximize employee performance and foster engagement with the organization's objectives.
Change Management: Expertise in planning, managing, and communicating changes in processes with relevant stakeholders.
Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams to ensure project success.
Strategic Agility: Balance the day-to-day operational tasks with strategic actions that ensure the organization's long-term success.
Travel Requirements
This position involves approximately 25% - 50% travel.
While a passport is not required, it is recommended.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 58,000.00 142,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Remote job,