Director, Project Management

This director-level individual-contributor role establishes the organization’s project management framework, directly manages high-impact cross-functional initiatives, and ensures consistent, effective delivery across the enterprise. The position reports to the Chief of Staff and partners closely to align project execution with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of existing project management practices and develop, implement, and refine a unified organizational project management philosophy, including standards for project initiation, roles, decision-making, timelines, and accountability.
• Conduct an organization-wide needs assessment to evaluate current project management practices, capacity constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
• Directly manage a portfolio of complex, high-impact, and cross-functional projects, including scope definition, timeline development, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Partner with leadership at all levels to translate organizational strategy into executable project plans and priorities.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and long-term management of the organization’s project management tool in partnership with Information Technology.
• Establish standards and expectations for project documentation, reporting, and tool usage to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Design and deliver training on project management practices and tool usage to support adoption and effective execution.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams on project planning, prioritization, and delivery.
• Support organization-wide prioritization and capacity decision-making by providing visibility into workloads, dependencies, and sequencing.
• Establish and maintain clear project reporting mechanisms, including progress tracking, metrics, and dashboards, to provide visibility into timelines, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of project management practices and make continuous improvements based on organizational needs and feedback.
• Serve as the organization’s project management subject-matter expert and trusted advisor.
• Perform other duties as delegated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of professional experience, including experience leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing project management practices and tools within an organization.
• Proven ability to establish standards, make sound decisions, and exercise authority related to project governance, prioritization, and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships across departments and levels of the organization to drive alignment and adoption of project management practices.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and change management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management platforms, including configuration and ongoing management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certification (PMP, Agile, or similar) or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in a non-profit or mission-driven organization.
• Advanced degree such as MBA, MPA, MS in Project Management, MS in Information Systems, or MS in Organizational Development.

Schedule

Work hours are generally 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, with up to 50% remote work offered under normal circumstances. Employees work directly with their supervisor and HR to determine the best work schedule, ensuring sufficient overlap with other team members.

Pay

The base salary for this position is $92,600 – $103,500, fixed and non-negotiable in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and the organization’s internal compensation structure. Final salary offers will be made within the posted range based on relevant experience.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, and life/AD&D/disability insurance.
• EcoPass and paid parking in Downtown Denver.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• 403(b) employer match.
• Contributions to a defined benefit plan.