Director of Project Management Organization - Rolling Meadows, IL

EPIQ DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLC.•Rolling Meadows, IL

4h•$185,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Epiq Solutions is seeking a Director of PMO to lead a team that manages cross functional projects and product development from concept to commercialization to lifecycle and sustainment. Product development projects will be a mix of simple to complex and will be internally and externally funded. Many projects are driven by requirements from Federal Government customers.

Requirements

Ten or more years of project management experience in technology product development with a track record of strong performance.
Two or more years managing a team of project managers.
Experience leading product development using formal processes.
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
Highly flexible and adaptable to continuous change and growth.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work well with a great deal of autonomy.
Ability to solve problems with innovative thinking.
Demonstrate integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, and empathy.
Financial literacy and business operations experience.
Willing to travel up to 20%, primarily to Epiq locations in Frederick, Maryland and Montreal, Canada, as well as to customer locations as required.
Willing and able to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a project manager of federal contracts or defense systems.
Engineering or technical background.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of project managers and function as project manager on the most complex projects.
Own the project management discipline within the company and evolve and mature our project management processes.
Demonstrate leadership across the organization, promoting common core values.
Maintain and enhance our efficiency as we grow rapidly to meet market demands.
Leads multi-disciplinary development efforts to meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
Identifies and manages risks and opportunities including prioritization, mitigation, escalation, and resolution.
Negotiates and agrees with the customer on achievement of key requirements and objectives of the program.
Maintains hands-on control of the program through a process of regular program reviews, design reviews, and staff meetings.
Maintains program visibility through regular technical, management, and progress meetings.
Interface with customers to maintain effective relationships to instill and enhance the customer’s confidence in Epiq’s ability to deliver.
Defines project execution and process improvements that can increase execution velocity.
Provides regular project status updates to executive leadership.