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Looking to lead and manage large-scale projects? Take the next step in your career with high-salary Project Director jobs. As a Project Director, you'll enjoy the challenge of supervising numerous projects, delegating tasks, and ensuring the successful completion of business initiatives.

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$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in optimizing third-party risk management, enhancing operational effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Oversee due diligence, audits, and cross-functional initiative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Manage clinical trials from vendor selection to completion, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Collaborate across teams and partners to advance innovative therapies in a dynami...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in overseeing critical federal projects, managing cross-functional teams to ensure service delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction; a key role requiring strategic leadership an...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$242K - $337K *

Lead cross-functional banking initiatives as a master builder of programs, managing complex workstreams and guiding teams through ambiguity to establish operational excellence for our banking governan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Elevate diabetes prevention and management in your community. Lead partnerships, drive revenue growth, and inspire your team to achieve strategic goals while making a significant impact on lives affec...

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

$130K - $180K *

Reimagine software resilience by leading the design of systems for vulnerability data validation. Drive architectural decisions for a cutting-edge production stack while mentoring engineers to elevate...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead global clinical trials by managing complex projects, supporting business development, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. This strategic role blends project oversight with client engagement to dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Lead complex global trials, combining project leadership with strategic business development. Influence delivery standards across Phase I-III studies while mentoring teams and optimizing outcomes in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Lead complex global trials and influence project delivery while supporting business development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Drive successful outcomes across Phase I-III studies and shape pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to successful global clinical trials by leading diverse project teams and driving project excellence across phases, while supporting business development and enhancing delivery standards in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex global trials and driving project management excellence while contributing to business development and enhancing patient outcomes across multiple phases in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing diabetes prevention and management through strategic leadership, community partnerships, and effective event execution while driving revenue growth and volunt...

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

$127K - $170K *

Transform HR operations by optimizing Workday and driving AI automation to enhance the technology ecosystem and improve employee experience, collaborating closely with HR and IT teams to align strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $135K *

Optimize organizational performance by leading project management initiatives, ensuring compliance and maximizing operational efficiency across newly onboarded PV power plants. Collaborate with divers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing and managing electrical projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective team coordination, client relations, and adherence to quality standards, while optimizing...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $180K *

Design and deliver multi-discipline projects as a trusted technical leader. Lead teams, elevate quality, and foster client relationships while ensuring project success through disciplined execution an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $120K *

Manage system performance and integration efforts while ensuring operational excellence. Act as a liaison among stakeholders, enhancing database capabilities in alignment with organizational objective...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$98K - $215K *

Elevate your career as a Construction Casualty Underwriter by assessing risks for complex accounts, enhancing customer experience, and leveraging data to inform underwriting decisions while building v...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative solutions and guiding enterprise-scale engagements, blending strategic insight with hands-on execution to enhance client value and ensure successful implemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $147K *

Shape the success of client implementations by leading a dynamic team of Business Consultants. Drive operational excellence in software delivery while fostering talent development and ensuring high cl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing impactful LiDAR and remote sensing projects, overseeing drone operations and field data collection, while collaborating with a skilled team dedicated to delivering high...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $221K *

Join and lead the strategic content vision for flagship events, shaping experiences for diverse global audiences. Drive alignment and innovation in content delivery to maximize impact while influencin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Revolutionize project management by leading global clinical trials while integrating business development strategies to ensure successful outcomes across diverse oncology studies...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $230K *

Elevate your career as a Lead Data Engineer, driving the development of scalable data pipelines and collaborating with analytics teams to enhance AI/ML initiatives across the organization while mentor...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by managing cross-functional software delivery programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and improving operational clarity. Drive collaboration and m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the main responsibilities of a Project Director?question toggle

    A Project Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the completion of specific projects for an organization while ensuring these projects are on time, on budget, and within scope.

  • What key skills are required for Project Director jobs?question toggle

    Key skills for Project Directors typically include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, project management expertise, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

  • What type of companies generally employ Project Directors?question toggle

    Project Directors are employed across a range of industries, including construction, technology, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services.

  • How can I excel in my Project Director position?question toggle

    To succeed as a Project Director, it’s crucial to have an in-depth knowledge of project management principles, practices, and procedures. Additionally, demonstrating strong leadership, communication skills, and a proactive attitude can help one excel in this role.