Director, Project Management

MERIDIAN COOPERATIVE INC • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Meridian Cooperative is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment—someone who can both drive execution and develop high-performing project management teams. As a key leader, you will oversee project delivery, establish best practices, and ensure alignment with business objectives, while also serving as a working project manager on critical initiatives.

Requirements

• PMP® certification (required)
• 8+ years of project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent projects
• Proven experience leading or mentoring project managers
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Experience building or supporting PMO functions and governance models
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
• Experience driving organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on leader who can balance strategy with execution
• A passion for building high-performing, engaged teams
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and lead through change

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects across the organization
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, driving accountability and performance
• Establish and scale PMO standards, tools, and governance frameworks
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Monitor portfolio performance through KPIs, reporting, and delivery metrics
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across projects
• Drive project intake, prioritization, and resource planning
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align initiatives with company strategy
• Oversee change management and governance processes
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and third-party partners
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across project delivery practices
• Provide regular updates and insights to executive leadership

Benefits

• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision
• Education/Training Reimbursement
• On-Site Education Courses
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health/Wellness Reimbursement
• Excellent Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off: Eligible to begin accrual from date of hire; accrual amount based on years of service. Beginning accrual rate equivalent to 22 days per year. 9 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve. Up to 240 hours of PTO can roll over to the following year.
• Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year
• Retirement: Robust 401K. Following one year of eligible service, the Company contributes in two ways: (1) match of 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation, and (2) Employer basic contribution of 4% of base salary (with increases in basic contribution percentage based on years of service). Employees are 100% vested in Company funded contributions from the date they enter the plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees