Project Management Director jobs in Albany, GA

Under the general direction of the county administrator, the Project Management Director is directly responsible for the Implementation of project management standards working within a diverse environment ensuring projects are executed to align with the organization's strategic objectives and that projects adhere to best practices as well as lead the implementation of tools, processes, and methodologies to assure that projects are managed and sponsored to accomplish a successful outcome.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Implement project management best practices including the delegation of work, management of assignments, annual performance goals and reviews as well as provide on-going motivation, coaching, guidance feedback, and mentoring support to staff.
• Direct and guide staff on delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Direct the project prioritization process to assess which project proposals have the most significant impact and are aligned strategically to the district's vision.
• Direct and establish Project Management governance including the project management role and operating model.
• Establish standards and methodologies for project management process, tools, and templates.
• Create a Center of Excellence to develop project management practitioners and to share knowledge and industry best practices.
• Track and monitor projects including projecting health and risks across the project portfolio. Oversee and report on project status to executive level stakeholders.
• Direct the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; supplemented by progressively responsible and knowledgeable experience in Project Management.
• Five (5) years of leadership experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) and experience managing teams to implement complex large-scale projects.
• Current professional Project Management certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership skills, demonstrated ability to provide direction to motivate staff to achieve desired results
• Demonstrated strategic, forward thinking, problem solving and implementation leadership
• Technical expertise in implementing large, complex projects or programs
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of technical and project management staff across multiple departments and strategic partners
• Ability to have a clear focus on customer service, service delivery, and business process change management
• Demonstrated high degree of logical reasoning; ability to work well and communicate with others in an effective manner
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; and ability to translate user needs and problems into creative solutions
• Successful candidates must be comfortable providing leadership and direction in an environment where project resources are not reporting directly into the project management division

Salary: $96,824.54 to $130,942.66 annually based on qualifications and experience, plus full benefits package 

Employment Opportunities (Section 13-50)

“The recruitment, selection, appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race, age, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, national origin, physical handicap or political affiliation or sexual preference.”