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Director of Project Management

Must be able to commute to Huntington Beach California

We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to lead our project management function across multiple practices and client engagements. This leadership role will be a member of Technology Delivery management team and oversee a team of project managers and ensure the successful delivery of technology consulting projects, from strategy through execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in consulting services, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team leadership in a technology-driven environment.

This position reports to the Co-Founder, responsible for the Services Delivery organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), setting standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all projects.
• Team Management:
• Manage a team of project managers and ensure continuous improvement in project delivery capabilities.
• Portfolio Oversight:
• Oversee the full project lifecycle of complex technology consulting initiatives—including software implementation, cloud transformation, data and analytics, and digital strategy projects.
• Client Engagement:
• Serve as an executive liaison with clients, ensuring alignment between business objectives and delivery outcomes. Manage escalations and provide strategic guidance.
• Process & Quality Management:
• Establish scalable project delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), enforce governance protocols, and maintain quality assurance across engagements.
• Financial Accountability:
• Own project and program financials including budgets, forecasts, and margin performance. Monitor profitability and support sales and proposal processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with sales, solutions architecture, engineering, and operations teams to ensure alignment across client engagements.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project/program management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a consulting firm.
• Must be able to commute to Huntington Beach, California.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-dollar technology projects.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, cloud platforms, digital transformation, and data & analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in leading consulting teams, engaging with senior-level clients, and influencing key stakeholders.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred; Agile or Scrum certifications a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).

Benefits:

Paid medical, dental life and vision insurance