Director of Project Management

Lead Semantics is seeking a Project Management Director to develop and implement the company’s project management strategy. The role oversees key projects from planning through delivery, leads cross-functional teams, and aligns project execution with organizational goals, budgets, and timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the company’s project management strategy and annual project implementation plans, ensuring that key projects are aligned with the organization’s overall business objectives
• Assume comprehensive responsibility for the planning, organization, execution, and delivery of the company’s key projects, while monitoring progress at every stage
• Build and manage cross-departmental project teams, define the roles and responsibilities of team members, and foster efficient collaboration across departments
• Establish project timelines, milestones, and delivery standards; identify schedule deviations promptly and implement corrective actions
• Oversee project budget planning, cost control, and resource allocation, ensuring that projects are completed within approved budgetary limits
• Identify potential risks during project execution and establish risk assessment and contingency management mechanisms to mitigate implementation risks
• Develop and refine project management policies, standardized processes, and operational guidelines to enhance the professionalism of project management
• Coordinate with departments such as Finance, Operations, Technology, Legal, Human Resources, and Business Development to resolve critical issues arising during project execution
• Establish a framework of project performance metrics to regularly assess project progress, execution quality, and return on investment (ROI)
• Regularly report project progress, budget utilization, key risks, and project deliverables to senior management, while providing recommendations for strategic improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• At least 18 years of professional experience in project management, business operations, or corporate management
• At least 5 years of experience in senior project management or team leadership roles
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, cross-departmental, or complex business projects
• Proficient in project lifecycle management, budget management, risk control, and project performance evaluation
• Well-versed in project management methodologies, such as PMP, PMBOK, Agile, and Scrum
• Strong capabilities in strategic planning, organizational coordination, and resource integration
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery within complex business environments
• a degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering Management, or a related field is preferred