Director, Project Management

JOB SUMMARY:

The IT Project Management Director is responsible for overseeing and leading the project management function for American Textiles Digital Transformation strategic initiatives. This role is critical in ensuring that projects are completed on time within scope and within budget focusing on continuously delivering value. The Director will be responsible for creating plans for project implementation communicating and monitoring progress and ensuring alignment of projects with the organizations strategic goals. This position plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success through effective project execution and stakeholder collaboration.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Management

Provides leadership guidance and mentorship to the digital transformation teams regarding scope schedule value and budgets.

Completes all aspects of the project planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope schedule and cost baselines.

Oversees the allocation of resources across various projects to ensure optimal utilization and efficiency.

Monitors manages prioritizes and aligns the portfolio of Digital Transformation projects against the organizations strategic objectives.

Establishes a centralized project management framework including governance tools templates and reporting mechanisms for consistency across all projects.

Collaborates with senior leadership to shape cross-functional priorities focusing on operational efficiencies growth acceleration and customer satisfaction.

Project Oversight and Governance

Oversees the development of comprehensive project plans including timelines budgets and resource requirements and alignment with business objectives.

Reviews project proposals to determine funding limitations schedules deliverables and milestones ensuring successful execution and adherence to quality standards.

Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation strategies while managing the risk issue and change resolution processes to address challenges effectively.

Interprets and communicates project requirements and changes to functional teams following an integrated change management process to ensure alignment.

Ensures that all projects meet the required quality standards and align with the organizations strategic objectives.

Monitors compliance with project management standards and best practices tracking project status budget and timelines through regular reporting and KPI dashboards.

Facilitates effective working sessions with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements impacts and resource needs driving collaboration and integration across programs.

Drives projects to completion ensuring quality delivery or making timely recommendations to terminate projects if necessary while adhering to budgetary guidelines.

Stakeholder Management

Facilitates effective concise and clear communication between project teams stakeholders and senior management.

Engages with key stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensures their needs are met.

Develops and implements project communication plans to ensure consistent clear and effective stakeholder engagement.

Provides regular status updates and reports to senior management and other stakeholders.

Collaborates with stakeholders at all levels to prioritize projects allocate resources effectively and manage competing priorities to ensure optimal project outcomes.

Serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on project-related matters providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Negotiates and bids contracts with external vendors and contractors ensuring their activities align with project specifications and performance standards.

Oversees project closeout activities including archiving documentation and conducting final quality assessments to ensure project completeness and compliance.

Process Improvement

Develops and implements project management methodologies standards and tools ensuring proper documentation and clear processes for all projects.

Identifies opportunities for process improvements and applies project management methodologies to enhance efficiency effectiveness and project execution.

Remains flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs and changing project scopes adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Continuously benchmarks project management performance and stays updated on industry best practices and emerging trends to drive improvement and excellence.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Administration or a related field is required; masters degree or MBA is preferred

Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Proven experience managing complex digital transformation projects in Consumer Packaged Goods industry

Experience in strategic planning and project portfolio management

Extensive knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall Agile Iterative)

Proven track record of successfully managing IT projects from initiation to completion

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team

Proficient in project management software and tools

Demonstrated skills in project management monitoring including addressing changes in scope and budget project resourcing and proficiency in applicable software

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum Master certifications are a plus

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma certifications are highly desired

Exercises sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Ability to analyze complex information and develop and execute plans to correct identified issues

Demonstrates strong negotiation and facilitation skills

Ability to identify and act against project risks and gaps

Flexible adaptable and resourceful when managing changing timelines and multiple deliverables

Experience working in a fast-paced high-effort dynamic work environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences including non-technical stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasional travel to project sites as needed

Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk

Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer

Ability to occasionally stand/walk

Required Experience:

Director