Remote-Eligible Director, Enterprise PMO & Program Delivery

Excellus BCBS; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellus BCBS is seeking a Director of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to oversee multiple Project Managers and Coordinators. You will balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution, translating direction into actionable, measurable projects to achieve short- and long-term goals.

You will lead strategy development for project prioritization, communicate status to senior leadership, and drive the PM competency center within a large organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or four additional years of related work experience) is required; Masters preferred.
• 10-15 years of work experience, five in project management.
• PMP certification preferred but not required; experience can substitute.
• Experience with Iterative, Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Proven leadership in establishing PM Competency Centers and governance.

Responsibilities

• Participates in corporate planning and develops divisional plans.
• Drives strategy and execution of strategic, staffing and quality plans.
• Defines goals, budgets and KPIs for the EPMO.
• Manages EPMO with PMs and Coordinators; escalates project concerns.
• Communicates project status to executives and stakeholders.
• Translates strategic direction into actionable projects and initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional teams and mentors PMs to broaden skills.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory mandates and privacy policies.
• Supports recruitment and retention of top talent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Agile/Waterfall

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

PMP Certification preferred

Job description

Excellus BCBS is seeking a Director of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to oversee multiple Project Managers and Coordinators. You will balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution, translating direction into actionable, measurable projects to achieve short- and long-term goals.

You will lead strategy development for project prioritization, communicate status to senior leadership, and drive the PM competency center within a large organization.