Director, IT Project Management

Job Description Summary We’re looking for a results-driven Director of IT PMO to lead our project and program management team in delivering transformational IT initiatives. You'll drive the strategic execution of our multi-year IT roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals, while leading a team of skilled project managers to deliver outcomes that matter. How will you make an impact & Requirement What You’ll Do Lead the annual IT strategic and operational planning process, turning strategy into action. Manage cross-functional project teams to deliver large-scale IT initiatives from conception to completion. Manage vendor relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSP) and other third- party partners to ensure high-quality service delivery. Partner with business and technology leaders to define project scope, timelines, and success metrics. Oversee portfolio governance, prioritization, resource planning, and risk management. Champion change management processes that enable user adoption and business transformation. Drive reporting and performance tracking to ensure transparency and accountability across initiatives. Support end-to-end M&A integrations and enterprise-wide systems rollouts. Continuously optimize IT program delivery, tools, and methodologies. What Experience and Education You Need 10+ years of program/project management experience in large-scale, complex environments. 5 – 8 years in enterprise system implementations and vendor management. Proven experience leading technology integration for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum). Experience in regulated industries, particularly Life Sciences, is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio. What Could Set You Apart PMP certification or similar credentials. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks. Knowledge of change management models such as ADKAR or McKinsey 7S. Strong financial acumen and experience tracking capital project performance. Experience in ERP and customer portal implementations.