Hybrid Director of Project Management

at Sentry

• Job title: Director of Project Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Stevens Point, United States

About the role

• Lead Sentry's centralized PMO to develop PMO strategy, SDLC, and deliver IT and business projects. Manage project managers, resource allocation, and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation of Sentry’s centralized Project Management Office and aligning PMO vision with organizational vision
• Manage continuing development and implementation of PMO strategy and Project management lifecycle methodology
• Oversee and lead project management staff; assign staff to projects based on skills and availability
• Administer HR-related activities including performance and salary reviews and ensure adherence to HR policies
• Select, develop, motivate, and recognize staff; determine outsourcing needs and select vendors
• Participate in strategic project budgeting, cost-benefit analysis creation, and cross-project resource management
• Manage the IT project pipeline to avoid bottlenecks and adjust project priorities based on business needs
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard processes and procedures (including SDLC, urgent project methodology, and quality assurance principles)
• Develop and maintain standard project management tools (central project repository, time tracking, requirements database)
• Mature a PMO practice for complex system development and business projects
• Prepare formal proposals and recommendations; review project work plans and ensure appropriate project analysis steps are completed

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience
• Degree in Information Technology, industrial engineering or project management (preferred)
• Previous experience in a Project Management role
• Previous experience in a supervisory role or training in supervisory skills beneficial
• Analytical ability to research, develop and make conclusive decisions
• Good human relations and communications skills
• Organization, leadership, and people management skills
• Work authorization: Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas

Benefits

• complete benefits package, including generous paid time off
• 8% 401(k) match
• matching charitable gift program
• bonus plan based on company performance
• meal stipends
• associate discounts
• volunteer time off
• Sentry University, LinkedIn Learning, and peer-led educational sessions and communities (professional development)
• Hybrid work model (work from home Monday and Friday, in-office Tuesday–Thursday)
• Equipment provided to work at home and in the office
• On-campus amenities: full-service fitness center, swimming pool, basketball and racquetball courts, auto center, credit union, on-site clinic, restaurants, boutique hotel, SentryWorld golf course