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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$110K - $130K *

Advance project management excellence by leading complex CapEx initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget while applying stand...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident experiences and driving operational excellence. You'll lead initiatives in leasing, financial oversight, and team development while ensuring complian...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower success by driving leasing performance, enhancing resident experiences, and ensuring financial oversight. Collaborate with teams to uphold brand standards and foster a customer-first culture w...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful projects by leading teams to deliver energy-efficient solutions, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success from conception to occupancy while navigating complex chal...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading engineering projects that optimize hydropower facilities across New York. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while enhancing operati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join us to optimize hydropower facilities across New York State by managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational performance through effective collaboration and strateg...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join us to lead engineering projects optimizing hydropower facilities across New York. You'll manage design, construction, and budgets while ensuring compliance and performance improvements in a colla...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Optimize engineering activities for hydropower facilities, managing projects from design to commissioning. Collaborate with teams, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory sta...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Drive the seamless execution of marketplace and retail media projects, ensuring creativity, strategy, and operational efficiency align from kickoff to launch and beyond. Collaborate across teams to ma...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$84K - $112K *

Empower project success as a Senior Project Manager, leading IFS projects from planning to execution. Drive team collaboration, manage resources, and ensure customer satisfaction while adhering to pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading a skilled team, managing complex projects exceeding $3M, and enhancing collaboration across departments while ensuring timely and quality customer deliverables...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by leading client interactions and managing technical projects. Drive completion while balancing scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring quality and fostering team collaboration...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead client-focused technical projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong relationships and mentoring team members for successful project execution and completio...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in complex construction initiatives by leading diverse teams and projects. Oversee all phases of large-scale industrial developments across multiple sites while ensuring safety and compliance s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading facility startup and expansion projects across multiple locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for manufacturing operations, del...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading complex interior office buildouts, ensuring timely project completion while exceeding client expectations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive project succes...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing project management teams, ensuring service excellence and strategic growth across diverse sectors while fostering a culture of learning and inclusivi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing capital investments from inception to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while mentoring teams and dri...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead cross-functional teams to manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals, adherence to budgets, and timely delivery while mentoring junior project m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Inspire project success by managing multiple initiatives from start to finish. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with business goals while delivering projects on time...

Aurora, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful completion of capital construction projects by managing scope, scheduling, and costs. Collaborate with specialists to ensure compliance and effective communication with stakeholde...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $161K *

Lead the charge in managing workplace construction and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with safety, budget, and quality standards while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver succe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $194K *

Drive project success by overseeing the EPMO, ensuring adherence to standards, and collaborating across all organizational levels. Manage complex projects while mentoring staff and implementing proces...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.