Director, Enterprise Project Management & Delivery

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority seeks a Director of Project Management to lead organization‑wide PMO activities in Detroit, MI. You will establish standardized methodologies, oversee projects from initiation to sustainability, and drive cross‑department collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes.

The role requires a master’s degree and several years in health services or similar operations, with Lean Six Sigma or PMP preferred. Travel within Wayne County may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance.
• Experience with process improvement and quality frameworks.
• Data analysis, performance measurement, and outcome tracking.
• Understanding of organizational operations and workflows.
• Familiar with compliance, regulatory and accreditation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide organization‑wide leadership for project management and PMO standards.
• Oversee the full project portfolio to align with strategic goals.
• Analyze proposals for feasibility, scope, risk, and resources.
• Review project plans with clear goals, timelines, and accountability.
• Develop sustainability plans and formal workflows for consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Workflow design

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Bachelor’s in Nursing with admin experience (considered)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority seeks a Director of Project Management to lead organization‑wide PMO activities in Detroit, MI. You will establish standardized methodologies, oversee projects from initiation to sustainability, and drive cross‑department collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes.

The role requires a master’s degree and several years in health services or similar operations, with Lean Six Sigma or PMP preferred. Travel within Wayne County may be required.