Senior Director of Project Management - Remote

Overview

The Senior Director of Project Management serves a blended role – leading the project management team and Zuri Group’s Project Management Office (PMO), and providing consulting services to Zuri Group clients and on internal development projects. The project management team provides flexible, scalable, and comprehensive management for all Zuri Group projects. Leadership of this team includes managing the project managers, liaising with Finance, and serving as an advocate and champion for project management methodology, internally and with clients where necessary.

In Short

• Demonstrate exceptional project management skills in all phases of a project: initiation, planning, execution, monitor & control, closure.
• Work effectively in a variety of project methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) and train Zuri staff and clients to assess the best approach for any project.
• Champion project management as an essential role in project and client success, and advocate for broad adoption of and adherence to project management best practices.
• Proactively provide recommendations and best practice advice on meeting goals through software system configuration, customization, process improvement, and/or staff training.
• Assist Zuri Group’s Human Resource team through the day-to-day management of the project management team.
• Adhere to Zuri Group’s management standards for leadership, communication, administration, performance management, team building, strategic thinking, and conflict resolution.
• Respond to escalated project related issues that may impede project delivery and coordinate solutions.
• 8+ years of direct project management experience required.
• 8+ years of direct leadership, people management and mentorship experience.
• PMP and/or PM additional certifications required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of industry leading CRM software (BBCRM, Salesforce, etc.) & experience in managing system implementation.
• Ability to effectively manage a team of 5+ project managers with different project priorities.
• Working knowledge in advanced PM tools: JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project.
• Familiarity with non-profit, healthcare or higher education fundraising and business processes.
• Highly analytical, technically proficient, and able to learn new tools and software quickly.
• Drive to solve problems efficiently, creatively, and independently.
• Knowledge sharing includes participating in the client community or mentoring/training colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunity for leadership and mentorship.
• Engagement with diverse projects and clients.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture.