Expert Level Project Manager

KION GROUP AG

United States
Fully remote
Lead complex, high-value projects
Strategic project leadership
Complex project execution & governance
The Project Director is the most senior individual contributor role within the project management function, entrusted with leading the delivery of the organization’s most complex, high-value, and strategically critical project, typically exceeding $70–100M in scope

Job Summary

  • The Project Director is the most senior individual contributor role within the project management function, entrusted with leading the delivery of the organization’s most complex, high-value, and strategically critical project, typically exceeding $70–100M in scope.
  • Operating without direct supervisory responsibilities, the Project Director leverages influence, credibility, and deep domain knowledge to guide project teams through ambiguity and complexity and align project execution with organizational strategy and business goals.
  • This role is instrumental in shaping the organization’s reputation for project excellence and customer-centric delivery.

Matching Summary

The Project Director is the most senior individual contributor role within the project management function, entrusted with leading the delivery of the organization’s most complex, high-value, and strategically critical project, typically exceeding $70–100M in scope.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead complex, high-value projects
  • Strategic project leadership
  • Complex project execution & governance
  • Stakeholder engagement and influence
  • Risk mitigation and change leadership
  • Customer relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Shape organizational reputation
  • Champion collaboration and accountability
  • Continuous improvement culture

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in project management
  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
  • Proven track record of delivering complex projects
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • PMP certification highly preferred

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