Director of Project Management – Strategic Delivery

Thomson Reuters

Director of Project Management leading strategic delivery for high-risk customer engagements. Overseeing PMO effectiveness and ensuring governance and quality across Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeFrisco • Minnesota, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $137,200 - $254,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the PMO's strategic delivery motion for high-value, high-risk, and high-complexity work
Oversee the delivery model for Tier 1 and Tier 2 engagements
Establish a strong operating rhythm that promotes governance discipline, delivery quality, and leadership visibility
Own delivery quality and execution discipline across strategic customer engagements
Ensure complex projects are structured appropriately with the right level of planning, control, and stakeholder engagement
Strengthen partnership between PMs and Project Owners
Improve predictability in delivery performance through stronger milestone management and issue resolution
Ensure governance expectations are consistently applied for Tier 1 and Tier 2 work
Provide leadership with clear updates on strategic project health, risks, dependencies, escalations, and operational priorities
Build strong working relationships with Project Owners, GMs, and senior leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in project management, PMO leadership, program management, or complex customer delivery
4+ years of leadership experience managing teams in a customer-facing delivery environment
Strong experience with executive governance, escalation management, and structured delivery controls
Proven ability to manage complex customer environments, multiple stakeholders, and cross-functional dependencies
Strong understanding of project and program governance, scope control, change management, and delivery risk management
Demonstrated ability to improve PM quality, project predictability, and customer outcomes
Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills
PMP, PRINCE2, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid working environment
Flex My Way: supportive workplace policies for personal and professional responsibilities
Career Development and Growth: continuous learning and skill development
Industry Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellness resources
Social Impact: paid volunteer days and pro-bono consulting opportunities
Work-Life Balance: options for remote work for up to 8 weeks per year
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Additional benefits: optional insurance plans, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementPMO leadershipprogram managementdelivery qualitymilestone managementissue resolutionscope controlchange managementdelivery risk management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementgovernance disciplinedelivery predictabilityrelationship building

Certifications

PMPPRINCE2LeanSix Sigma