Director, Project Management – Partnerships

Jobtailor; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in McLean, Virginia is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead the Partnerships team through high-priority initiatives and to influence results across the organization. You will drive strategy, align stakeholders, and champion scalable processes that improve delivery outcomes.

You will manage a group of project managers, ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets while mitigating risks. You will partner cross-functionally with customers to provide thoughtful guidance and lead the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• 6+ years of project management experience.
• 4+ years of people management experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience (preferred).
• 5+ years of people management experience (preferred).
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create strategies and lead a team through high priority projects for the Partnerships business.
• Collaborate with smart and passionate leaders to influence results that impact Partnerships’ bottom line.
• Lead a team of fellow Project Managers focused on strategic initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget while managing risk.
• Partner cross-functionally with project customers to provide effective thought partnership.
• Lead the Launch & Conversion of new partners.

Skills

Project Management

People Management

PMP Certification

Agile Methodology

Lean Methodology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Create strategies and lead a team through high priority projects for the Partnerships business
• Collaborate with smart and passionate leaders to influence results that impact Partnerships’ bottom line
• Lead a team of fellow Project Managers focused on strategic initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget while managing risk
• Partner cross-functionally with project customers to provide effective thought partnership
• Lead the Launch & Conversion of new partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
• At least 6 Years of Project Management experience
• At least 4 Years of People Management experience
• 7+ years of Project Management experience (preferred)
• 5+ years of People Management experience (preferred)
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Project Management and People Management, with a strong focus on delivering projects on time and within budget. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives and influence business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• People Management
• PMP Certification
• Agile Methodology
• Lean Methodology

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Management
• Team Leadership

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Influencing
• Thought Partnership

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• Lean
• Agile
• Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

• Partnerships
• Project Delivery
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Initiative Launch
• Conversion Management