Director of Project Management

Modea•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Project Management is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving Modea’s project management practice to new heights. As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee the entire project management function, including team performance, portfolio delivery, and strategic direction. You will leverage data-driven insights and extensive experience to tackle complex challenges, advise team members, and drive successful outcomes for both clients and company strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Strategic Leadership: Ability to set a compelling vision, inspire teams, and drive transformational results in a fast-paced environment.
Executive Presence: Commands respect and inspires confidence at all levels, from internal teams to C-suite clients, while articulating complex ideas persuasively.
Autonomy: A self-starter who thrives on independence and takes full ownership of the project management function.
Change Leadership: Skilled at navigating organizational change and aligning teams around new initiatives and methodologies.
Agile & Digital Mastery: Deep working knowledge of Agile at scale (Scrum) and extensive experience in digital product development.
Financial Acumen: Strong capability in budget management, financial forecasting, and optimizing departmental performance.
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience: 10+ years in project/program/portfolio management.
Experience: 7+ years in people leadership, specifically leading Project Managers.
Experience: 5+ years in a consulting environment.
Technical Skills: Proven experience leading and growing a consulting practice or department.
Technical Skills: Strong Scrum experience in digital product development and modern DevSecOps delivery.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing multi-million dollar portfolios with evolving scope.
Relationship Management: Proven track record of building trusted C-suite partnerships and expanding accounts through exceptional delivery.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA), Project Management, or a relevant technical field.
Additional certifications: Prosci Change Management, ITIL Foundations, or Scrum certifications.
Industry knowledge: Healthcare industry, digital marketing, and HIPAA compliance/data privacy regulations.
Software proficiency: JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Toggl, and enterprise PPM platforms

Responsibilities

Define and execute the strategy and goals for the project management practice, serving as the primary architect for evolving tools and workflows.
Act as the "bridge" between the Leadership Team (LT) and the project management team, translating annual One Page Strategic Plan (OPSP) goals into clear, measurable objectives.
Oversee the health and delivery of Modea’s Delivery Portfolio, consisting of strategic, high-priority, complex digital product development engagements.
Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and identifying growth opportunities.
Directly manage, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of project managers, including hiring, regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and accountability for their commitments.
Own the department budget and P&L, ensuring optimal resource allocation and target team billable utilization rate.
Maintain a 50% billable utilization rate through senior-level account management and strategic oversight on key engagements.
Evolve and enforce the "Modea PM Standard" and "Delivery Norms," ensuring high planning rigor and risk management across all projects.
Coach the team to move away from "task-taking" toward being true consultants who drive conversations and bring strategic insights to clients.
Enforce the "Think Outside the Box" rule, requiring project managers to present pressure-tested solutions/proposals before escalating issues to leadership.
Work closely with other practice leads to ensure delivery standards are unified across the broader delivery operations machine.
Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonably within the scope of this position.