Director, IT Project Management

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will provide strategic leadership and oversight of X-energy's IT project management function in the IT-PMO, IT Governance, and IT Quality team. The Director will ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of the company's IT project portfolio while maintaining alignment with established governance frameworks and quality standards. Leading a team of IT Project Managers, this position establishes project management methodologies and governance frameworks that align project initiatives with X-energy's strategic objectives. This role serves as the primary interface between IT leadership, business stakeholders, and the PMO & Quality organization to drive operational excellence, resource optimization, and successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Typically requires 15 years of progressive experience in IT project management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing project managers.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, enterprise-level IT projects or programs with significant business impact and cross-functional dependencies.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, including traditional waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Proven experience establishing and maturing project management practices, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity principles.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and develop talent.
• Experience with portfolio management, including project prioritization, resource optimization, and benefit realization.
• Demonstrated experience with organizational change management methodologies and successful implementation of change management strategies in technology organizations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing substantial project budgets and forecasting resource requirements.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), and portfolio management systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with executive stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated environments and quality management systems, including ISO standards.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Additional certifications in Agile methodologies, ITIL, or other relevant areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for IT project management, aligning with X-energy's overall business objectives and technology roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a team of IT Project Managers, providing guidance, removing obstacles, and ensuring professional development and growth.
• Establish and maintain project management methodologies, standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality across all IT projects.
• Oversee the IT project portfolio, including prioritization, resource allocation, budget management, and cross-project dependencies to optimize delivery and business value.
• Establish schedule management standards and practices across the portfolio, ensuring realistic timelines, efficient resource utilization, and effective management of cross-project dependencies and constraints.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify strategic initiatives, translate business needs into project requirements, and ensure alignment between IT delivery and organizational goals.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, including senior executives, business unit leaders, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Create and maintain project governance frameworks, including steering committees, status reporting, escalation procedures, and decision-making authorities.
• Lead the development and oversight of project budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accurate forecasting of resource requirements and expenditures.
• Monitor project performance metrics across the portfolio and implement interventions as needed to address risks, issues, and variances from plans.
• Establish vendor management strategies for IT projects, including selection criteria, contract negotiation support, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management capabilities, incorporating industry best practices, emerging methodologies, and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal governance policies across all IT projects.
• Develop and present regular portfolio status reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with other IT directors and business leaders to ensure integration between projects and operational activities.
• Lead comprehensive organizational change management strategies to support agile transformation, including communication plans that articulate vision and benefits, change readiness assessments, and targeted interventions to address resistance and accelerate adoption.
• Partner with organizational development teams to address cultural barriers to agile adoption, foster an environment receptive to continuous change, and ensure sustainable transformation across all levels of the organization.
• Represent the IT PMO function in organizational planning and budgeting processes.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees