Director of Project Management

Director of Project Management

Boston, MA

The Team

At ABCorp, we know that our legacy and decades of achievement are powered by an exceptional team that embodies a true startup mindset.

The Project Management Team serves a critical role driving implementation and onboarding projects for clients and driving internal business and digital transformation projects across the company. We serve as the voice of the customer and partner with internal key stakeholders across Business Development, Client Success, Product, Engineering, Finance and Operations.

The Role

ABCorp is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Project Management to oversee and drive the successful execution of key customer engagements and business transformation projects across our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring an intense customer focus, an eye for driving business transformation, and a willingness to tackle complex problems. As a leader for our Project Management team, you will drive major impact at global scale - our products reach millions of people in their everyday lives across fintech, commercial, healthcare, and government industries worldwide.

This is an in-person role with our team based in Boston, MA.

How You'll Make a Difference:

1. Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the project management team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all customer onboarding and business transformation projects, ensuring alignment with ABCorp's goals and objectives.
• Mentor and develop project managers, promoting best practices and professional growth.

1. Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Oversee the execution of customer and business transformation projects, ensuring adherence to established plans and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arise.
• Build and rollout templates, process and tools to drive team effectiveness and improve the project management function.

1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and deliverables.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Facilitate project meetings, providing regular status updates and addressing any concerns or questions.

1. Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for business and digital transformation, process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and tools.
• Conduct post-project evaluations, capturing lessons learned and applying them to future projects.

1. Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present detailed project reports to business leadership and stakeholders highlighting progress, challenges, and successes.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive project documentation is maintained and accessible.
• Define and implement success measures to track optimal customer and business transformation project outcomes.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), equivalent certification or experience is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of project management and/or management consulting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership / people management role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a manufacturing, technology or related industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Asana, MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Why Join ABCorp?

• Unique opportunity to solve complex customer problems on a global scale.
• Ability to shape secure payment, authentication, identity and additive manufacturing products that impact people's everyday lives.
• Opportunity to work with a market leader at the intersection of fintech, security, and digital products.
• Company with rich legacy of innovation and trust.
• Incredible global team with collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.