Provide strategic leadership for the Project Management team, with accountability for performance, engagement, development, and retention.
Lead, coach, and empower the Directors of Project Services, ensuring strong people leadership, clear accountability, and consistent management practices across all Project Managers.
Ensure effective career development planning, performance management, succession planning, and role clarity for Project Managers at all levels.
Champion Hitachi Core Values to build a high-performing Project Services organization.
Establish and maintain project management standards and best practices to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery outcomes.
Drive a strong customer-first mindset across the PM community through coaching, mentoring, and feedback via the Directors.
Track key metrics for Project Services, including utilization, project health and delivery performance.
Own Project Services performance reporting, including regular Rhythm of the Business (ROB) reporting.

Requirements

Proven experience building, scaling, and leading a Project Management function within a professional services or technology delivery environment.
10+ years of experience in project delivery and people leadership, with demonstrated success leading large teams and multiple people managers.
PMP certification required
Candidates with PROSCI certification (or equivalent) preferred
Strong leadership capability with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels.
Deep understanding of project delivery governance, performance management, and portfolio-level oversight.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience defining, tracking, and acting on delivery and utilization metrics.
Customer-centric mindset with a track record of driving consistent, high-quality delivery outcomes.
Strong technical skills with Project Management Tooling (Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tools)

Benefits

Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance and Disability Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

project deliveryperformance managementportfolio oversightanalytical skillsorganizational skillsdelivery metrics trackingcoachingmentoringpeople leadershipproject management standards

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementinfluencingcustomer-centric mindsetteam developmentengagementretentionrole clarityaccountability

Certifications

PMPPROSCI