Director of Project Management Organization - Rolling Meadows, IL

Epiq Design Solutions•Rolling Meadows, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions for government and commercial enterprise customers. With a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success. The project management organization at Epiq Solutions is responsible for cross-functional project launch, planning, control, and delivery against timeline and budget, as well as the project management discipline and process. The Director of PMO will lead a growing team of project managers who collaborate across business units, engineering functions, and with customers to ensure customer satisfaction and business success. This role will oversee projects and product development from concept to commercialization, lifecycle, and sustainment, including both internally and externally funded projects, many of which are driven by Federal Government customer requirements.

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.
Lead multi-disciplinary development efforts to meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
Identify and manage risks and opportunities including prioritization, mitigation, escalation, and resolution.
Negotiate and agree with the customer on achievement of key requirements and objectives of the program.
Maintain hands-on control of the program through a process of regular program reviews, design reviews, and staff meetings.
Maintain 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.
Define project execution and process improvements that can increase execution velocity.
Provide regular project status updates to executive leadership.