Director of Project Management Jobs

Explore Director of Project Management jobs for experienced leaders who can turn business priorities into successful programs and projects. These senior roles typically oversee project management teams, guide portfolio execution, manage budgets and risks, and partner with executives and stakeholders to deliver measurable results. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Project Management Do?

A Director of Project Management establishes delivery practices and ensures projects align with organizational goals. Responsibilities may include prioritizing initiatives, monitoring schedules and budgets, resolving cross-functional roadblocks, reporting progress to leadership, and improving processes across a project portfolio. The scope varies by company, industry, and organizational structure.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers often seek a track record leading complex projects or programs, managing teams, and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders. Useful strengths include strategic planning, financial oversight, risk management, change leadership, negotiation, and familiarity with project management frameworks and collaboration tools. Certifications such as PMP may be preferred for some roles, but requirements differ.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director-level project management roles are available across technology, healthcare, finance, construction, consulting, and other sectors. Depending on the organization, related titles may include Director of Program Management, PMO Director, or Director of Project Delivery. Review each listing to understand its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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Search Ladders for vetted Director of Project Management opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, and scope to identify positions that match your leadership experience and career goals.

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$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $137K *

Elevate your career with a Senior Construction Project Manager role, overseeing construction monitoring and property assessments. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project quality, complian...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $111K *

Lead the charge in driving successful mortgage-focused projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, applying Agile methodologies, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to promote operati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $175K *

Drive innovative technology solutions by leading Agile project management efforts, fostering client relationships, and guiding teams through the complete solution delivery lifecycle to ensure successf...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading Agile delivery for technology modernization initiatives. Drive project planning, stakeholder coordination, and disciplined management to ensure multidisciplinary teams achi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining budget and scope. Drive suc...

St. Louis, MORemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $177K *

Unlock your potential by leading enterprise change management initiatives, driving strategic organizational transformations, and fostering a culture of adaptability and resilience across teams and fun...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading software implementations, ensuring timely and budget-friendly outcomes while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and navigating complex environments with c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join us to build and scale a high-performing PMO, leading project management initiatives while developing talent and establishing processes that enhance client delivery and satisfaction in the public...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the Education portfolio, ensuring effective coordination across teams and stakeholders while driving impactful outcomes in higher education and appl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform eDiscovery management by driving operational excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold quality standards and fo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $160K *

Drive project success by leading medium-to-large initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering results through effective team collaboration and risk management. Your expertise will gu...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical study projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Lead global clinical trials, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure project success across multiple therapeutic areas while driving operational excellence and best practices in clinical project man...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $235K *

Transform enterprise-scale projects by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated bioprocess solutions. Drive project execution, governance, and talent development while ensuring customer sa...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Elevate clinical operations by leading teams in scheduling, coordination, and workforce planning. Drive performance through data insights while ensuring efficient processes and resource management as...

Addison, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $145K *

Empower project success by managing large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and effective communication among diverse teams. Take ownership of your career wh...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $200K *

Oversee integrated planning across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and timely execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to connect roadmaps with delivery capacity, supporting annual planning...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize program management across the Customer Experience organization, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. Lead cross-functional teams, establish governance frameworks, and driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$177K - $221K *

Optimize patient access by leading cross-functional initiatives, managing operational priorities, and driving accountability for results in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with stakehold...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape critical bridge projects in Alberta by managing execution, fostering client relationships, and developing junior staff, ensuring alignment with project governance and delivery excellence...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to manage medical communications projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and timely delivery of high-quality content and ser...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing project life cycles for strategic healthcare implementations. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful delivery, mitigate risks, and enhance customer satisfaction whil...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Project Management do?question toggle

    A Director of Project Management leads project or program delivery across an organization. The role may include setting delivery standards, overseeing teams and budgets, managing risks, prioritizing initiatives, and communicating results to executives.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of Project Management jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for substantial project or program leadership experience, a record of delivering complex initiatives, and strong communication, planning, and team-management skills. Some roles prefer a PMP or another relevant certification; requirements vary.

  • How much do Director of Project Management jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary information.

  • Where can I find Director of Project Management jobs?question toggle

    You can search Ladders for vetted Director of Project Management and related leadership opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Use available filters to narrow results by location and other preferences.