Project Director - Pursuit Management

Maximus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Bonuses based on performance

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

401K Retirement Savings plan

Unlimited Time Off

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Project Director, Pursuit Management to lead strategic governance for complex business development pursuits, offering executive guidance on readiness, schedules, risks, and decision cadence. The role emphasizes building strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging AI tools to enhance reporting and efficiency.

This is a fully remote position with a US-wide focus and a salary range highlighted by the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 10+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience establishing pursuit management standards across teams and portfolios.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and standardize pursuit outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own pursuit management and project governance standards across multiple lines of business.
• Provide strategic guidance to executives on pursuit readiness, schedule discipline, milestones, risk exposure, and decision cadence.
• Establish expectations for project controls, schedule adherence, issue escalation, governance routines, and executive reporting.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure timely action closure and risk resolution.
• Champion use of AI-enabled tools to streamline pursuit operations and improve reporting consistency.

Skills

Pursuit management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Maximus is hiring a Project Director, Pursuit Management to provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for complex business development pursuits across multiple lines of business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving pursuit readiness, schedule discipline, risk management, decision-making, and governance excellence to support successful business growth outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled leader with experience establishing pursuit management standards, guiding cross-functional teams, and ensuring consistent execution across a portfolio of opportunities. Success in this position requires the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, promote accountability, improve organizational visibility into pursuit health and readiness, and leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting, operational efficiency, and decision support. This role plays a critical part in ensuring disciplined pursuit execution, proactive risk resolution, and effective governance practices across the organization.

Why Maximus?

• Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!
• Competitive Compensation -Bonuses based on performance included!
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities-Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own pursuit management and project governance standards across multiple lines of business.
• Provide strategic guidance to executives on pursuit readiness, schedule discipline, milestone priorities, risk exposure, and decision cadence.
• Establish expectations for project controls, schedule adherence, issue escalation, governance routines, and executive reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure timely action closure, decision-making, and risk resolution.
• Champion responsible use of approved AI-enabled tools and automation to streamline pursuit operations, improve reporting consistency, and reduce administrative burden across teams.
• Guide consistent pursuit outcomes by monitoring portfolio readiness, milestone health, and management visibility across opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• '- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required.

Program Requirements:

• -Specialized experience needed: establishing or leading pursuit management/project governance standards across teams, portfolios, or multiple lines of business.
• -Candidates should have experience designing operating rhythms, executive reporting expectations, project controls, escalation pathways, milestone health reporting, readiness reviews, issue management, and decision cadence.
• -Must influence senior stakeholders, improve management visibility, standardize pursuit outcomes, and champion responsible use of approved AI-enabled tools and automation to improve reporting consistency and reduce administrative burden.

This position is fully remote and will require a home office.

Home office requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet service
• Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
• Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$150,000

Maximum Salary

$180,000