Director of Project Management

Equifax • St. Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Project Management & Strategic Initiatives will lead the Project Management Office (PMO) within EWS Operations. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing a high-impact portfolio of organizational projects, ensuring operational excellence, and translating strategic vision into actionable execution plans. This role manages a team of project and program management leaders focusing on resource optimization, process improvement and transformation. The ideal candidate is an analytical, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of scaling PMO practices, managing complex cross-functional portfolios, and influencing stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
• 7-10 years of project management experience, with several years in a leadership role (e.g., Director or Senior PMO role).
• Experience creating and managing detailed project plans.
• Experience in developing and presenting reports to executive leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) is strongly preferred; PgMP or PfMP is a plus.
• Proven experience leading Agile transformations
• Proficient in project management software (e.g Jira, ServiceNow)

Responsibilities

• Build and instill project / program rigor for the team including a standardized intake and prioritization model, presentation templates, reporting and PM tools.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of PM leaders (Managers/Senior PMs); drive workload distribution based on team capacity and business prioritization.
• Plan and manage projects, including defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Distribute workload based on employee bandwidth, capability, and business prioritization
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Collaborate with various teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and create implementation plans to increase efficiency and guarantee quality delivery.
• Prepare detailed executive reports on project status, performance, and key metrics.
• Analyze data and trends to provide insights and recommendations to leadership.

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages
• 401k matching
• paid time off
• organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director