Job Title
Project Management Director, Account Transitions
Job Description Summary
The Director of Project Management oversees the execution and delivery of a portfolio of projects within the organization. This role focuses on implementing project management best practices, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives. The Project Management Director may lead a team of project managers and will work closely with the VP of Project Management to support the overall project portfolio and drive operational excellence.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Pay: $145,000-$155,000.
- Manage and oversee the execution of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Implement and maintain project management methodologies and standards to ensure consistent project execution.
- Lead and mentor a team of project managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Establish and enforce project governance standards and procedures.
- Optimize resource allocation and manage project staffing to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and issues.
- Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project delivery.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to the VP of Project Management and other senior leaders.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop project management talent within the organization.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- PMP, PgMP, or other advanced project management certification.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strong strategic planning and organizational abilities, with a focus on long-term objectives and results.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and cost control.
- Experience leading change initiatives and managing organizational transformation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical issues to non-technical individuals.
- Ability to navigate complex challenges and drive effective solutions.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented and well-organized.
- Must be proactive, flexible, responsible, and resourceful.
- Ability to be innovative, creative, and energetic. Embrace diversity and differences.
- Ability to meet timelines, milestones, and deliverables in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of tools.
- Demonstrate and display honesty, integrity, and personal accountability.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $140,250.00 - $165,000.00
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
