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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex estimates across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Collaborate with clients and utilize Xactimate software to deliver competitive, accurate estim...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in estimating for diverse projects, managing client relationships, and delivering precise estimates using Xactimate. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion while adhering t...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead land development projects, ensuring excellence from initiation to completion while collaborating with stakeholders and managing budgets effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $200K *

Reimagine project delivery leadership by driving performance, fostering talent, and ensuring customer satisfaction across a regional PMO. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion project management excellence by leading capital investment projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

The Lead Project Controls Scheduler will oversee scheduling efforts for large-scale construction and modernization projects, particularly in educational facilities. This role involves managing a team...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to oversee and manage complex construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance while leading diverse teams. Your expertise will drive project success through effective planning, coordinat...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $176K *

Advance your career by overseeing strategic initiatives and events, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive business growth and enhance industry relationships through effecti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$107K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, driving software development and application enhancements for critical national security missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, driving software development and application enhancements for critical national security missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Help us drive impactful software development projects for the Intelligence Community. You'll coordinate technical teams, manage schedules, and ensure timely delivery of enhancements while aligning wit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through innovative project management. You'll lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment, ensuring timely delivery of sof...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams in delivering software enhancements for national security. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, risk management, and alignm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Engage as a proactive Project Manager, driving software development projects for an Intelligence Community customer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of enhancements...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer commitments while driving operational improvements and fostering c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate creative project management by leading a high-performing studio team, ensuring seamless execution of digital and film initiatives. Collaborate with diverse talents and stakeholders to deliver...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Play a key role in delivering complex client projects, including ERP implementations and business transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior team members, and ensure effective proje...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $115K *

Oversee multifamily construction projects from inception to completion, managing teams and resources to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while collaborating with stakeholders for optimal outcom...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the integration of customer experiments for commercial space missions, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards. Collaborate with customers and manage project teams to support innovati...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Champion the integration of customer experiments for commercial space missions, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards while managing project schedules and customer relations in a dynamic...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse capital projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with clients, oversee project financials, and ensure high-quality delivery while implementing effective...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing project development teams, driving solar and energy storage initiatives from concept to execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Oversee and manage a hyper-scale data center project by collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring effective budget control, and driving safety and productivity on site, while fostering strong communic...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and project management, leading teams to deliver complex defense projects on time and within budget while driving business growth through strateg...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.