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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$100K - $140K *

Champion the proposal process by leading submissions, coordinating resources, and ensuring strategic alignment. Drive improvements in proposal development while fostering collaboration across teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $140K *

Shape the future of project estimating by leading comprehensive cost analyses, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance project success and client relationships i...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming contracts and procurement operations, overseeing enterprise-wide administration, negotiation, and compliance. Drive strategic partnerships and risk management while fos...

Sterling, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead impactful partnerships to secure philanthropic investments, navigating complex relationships with high-net-worth individuals to drive climate solutions while ensuring integrity and transparency i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Build your career by leading a team of Technical Producers, setting technical standards, and fostering client relationships. Drive innovation in marketing technology while ensuring team performance an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $180K *

Transform the Stage Gate governance and commercialization process, ensuring effective cross-functional execution and decision-making to accelerate product development and launch while maintaining clar...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee urban farming operations, ensuring seamless staffing, procurement, quality control, and safety management across multiple locations while supporting employees and expand...

Montreal, QCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Lead and innovate in clinical data management, overseeing projects and teams while ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Mentor staff, manage budgets, and enhance operational efficien...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate clinical research by managing trials that showcase AI-enabled care pathways. Lead study execution, ensure compliance, and collaborate across teams to optimize project outcomes while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $106K *

Elevate client delivery operations by supporting eDiscovery tasks, ensuring timely, high-quality service across project lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to meet deadlines and enhance workflows in a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a multinational level by driving the reward and global mobility agenda. Lead the design and governance of compensation structures, ensuring alignment with business needs while p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$206K - $309K *

Elevate the Analyst Experience by owning strategy and outcomes for security workflows. Lead a team of product managers to unify analyst tools, drive customer migrations, and enhance product vision, en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $152K *

Transform data governance and management by leveraging clinical expertise and regulatory knowledge to ensure data integrity and compliance across pharmaceutical assets, driving strategic initiatives a...

Ohio, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by building and scaling credit card acquisition channels through innovative affiliate partnerships, targeted paid search, and social programs, while collaborating with cross-functional te...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming the Revenue Cycle for EHR implementation, ensuring seamless integration across 2,600 clinics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize billing operations, en...

Waltham, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $134K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise commercial support throughout the sales cycle, ensuring timely responses and effective management of proposals and channel programs while driving str...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$123K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring operational excellence across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance and stakehold...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $209K *

Own and optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring seamless operations across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance, performance, and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $220K *

Drive technical excellence as a Senior Staff Engineer, leading the Ops Portal team in shaping architecture and product direction across multiple platforms, while ensuring robust, scalable solutions fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $338K *

Elevate software engineering excellence by leading complex AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability and reliability. Drive full development lifecycles, foster high-performing teams, and align technology ro...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance service delivery, drive employee development, and ensure high customer satisfaction while managing operational needs and fostering a positive organizational culture...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of federal financial operations by driving user adoption and change management for a new tool. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development and manage global lab relationships, ensuring strategic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Shape impactful health initiatives by providing expert project management support to the CDC's Office of the Director, ensuring effective prioritization, coordination, and execution of programs in a d...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $243K *

Transform product innovation by leading AI-driven strategies and experiments, collaborating across teams to enhance software solutions and improve employee experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.