Berkley

Director, Project Management

Berkley$120K — $150K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7–10+ years in strategy and operations consulting, enterprise transformation, or program leadership.
  • Experienced in managing organizational change/transformation projects in large enterprises.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale, cross-functional programs.
  • Expertise in project management fundamentals and methodologies (Lean Six Sigma or Agile/Waterfall).
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across levels and partners.
  • Familiarity with AI tools for enhancing project management activities (preferred).
  • Lean or Six Sigma qualification and PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex initiatives from design to delivery with clear outcomes.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop business cases and perform strategic analyses.
  • Identify and resolve key management issues to enhance project productivity.
  • Create executive communications to align senior leaders on initiatives.
  • Facilitate governance forums for timely decision-making on EPMO projects.
  • Manage high-impact projects that align with strategic business plans.
  • Build relationships with internal and external partners.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant impact through enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Cross-functional leadership experience across various business units.
  • Access to executive-level exposure and decision-making processes.
  • Professional development opportunities in project management methodologies.
  • Potential for increased visibility and career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Director, Project Management leads the end-to-end delivery of complex, strategic initiatives within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), driving enterprise transformation and measurable business outcomes through cross-functional leadership, disciplined execution, and effective change management.

 

• Lead complex, high-impact initiatives from design through delivery with clear, measurable outcomes.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases, perform strategic business analyses, and serve as a liaison between leadership and key stakeholders.• Identify, document, and follow up on key management issues and factors blocking or delaying decisions, driving closure and creative solutions to maintain project team productivity.• Develop executive-level communications and presentations that drive alignment and decision-making across senior leaders.• Lead steering and governance forums that enable timely decisions and maintain forward progress on EPMO-led initiatives.• Plan, direct, coordinate, and support specific high-impact projects and initiatives from initiation through delivery that support the overall strategic plan of the business.• Build and support critical relationships with internal and external business partners.• Contribute to the development of company-wide standards for scoping, designing, and putting new initiatives into production.• Apply expert knowledge of core technology and/or functional areas to coordinate program design and launch within schedule, scope, budget, and quality constraints.• Report status and manage communications and escalations related to all EPMO-led initiatives.• Mature project and program management methodologies to support effective solution delivery.• Develop and empower EPMO staff with the skills and abilities needed to lead high-performing teams and provide thought leadership to the business.• Communicate EPMO successes at strategic intervals to build credibility and influence broader adoption of standards.• Provide leadership, direction, and assistance in support of the team lead and other executive team members, as needed.• Partner with stakeholders across WRBC to develop recommendations and advise management on high-priority, high-impact decisions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

• 7–10+ years of experience in strategy and operations consulting, enterprise transformation, or program leadership.• Experience managing organizational change and/or Target Operating Model transformational projects in a large enterprise environment.• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a complex, matrixed environment.• Expertise in project management fundamentals, including creating and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules in a Lean Six Sigma or Agile/Waterfall environment.• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence staff and management of internal and external IT partners.• Working knowledge of AI tools and ability to use them to support project management activities and identify opportunities to accelerate projects (preferred).• Able to travel 25–75%.• Lean or Six Sigma qualification preferred.• PMP certification preferred.

 

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, IT, or a related field.

Additional RequirementsLocation and Travel: • Primary location Alpharetta, GA. • Travel: 25–75%. Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role

About Berkley

Berkley is a packaging company that develops innovative solutions to help our customers sell more product and be on the edge. Berkley offers the cost advantages and creative control of an in house/on site agency without the risk and hassle of oversight. Berkley develops turnkey retail environments – including design, manufacturing and installation services.

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