Director, Project Management

Position Summary

The Director of Project Management oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects within the organization. The role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Director of Project Management will also develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, and tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the project management process and manage successful use of the program.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, and tools.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to align projects with organizational goals.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership.
• Track and provide project status and audit reports for team members and leadership.
• Ensure timeline and resource compliance for all projects
• Develop and manage the budget for the project management team, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially with senior leadership.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and resource-planning abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and develop diverse teams, promoting an inclusive work environment.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, able to influence across various departments and levels.
• Forward-thinking and innovative in addressing complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Robust planning discipline with excellent conceptual and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, typing or writing.
• Regular standing and walking.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
• Talk and hear.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive date and multi-task so that deadlines can be met.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage time efficiently with the ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Pep Boys is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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