Director, Project Management Office
2 days ago
Sandy
Job Description About the Role WCF Insurance Company is seeking a Director, Project Management, to lead a mature Project Management Office, overseeing a portfolio of enterprise initiatives and managing multiple project managers. This role partners closely with the Transformation Management Office (TMO) on prioritization, aligns with IT and business leaders on resource planning, and ensures consistent delivery through effective project governance and methodology execution. The individual in this Director position will also lead select projects. This is a full-time, exempt position is part of the Information Technology Department and will report to the VP, IT Strategic Initiatives. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience., • 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including leading teams and managing complex, cross-functional initiatives., • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop project managers at varying levels of experience., • Experience partnering with business and IT leaders and contributors to align project delivery with business objectives., • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills in fast-paced, changing environments., • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4-5 project managers to ensure consistent delivery and professional growth., • Oversee project portfolio planning, execution, governance, and reporting across IT and business initiatives., • Partner closely with the Transformation Management Office on prioritization of strategic and transformative projects., • Collaborate with IT and business leaders to plan, allocate, and optimize project and resource capacity., • Ensure consistent and effective application of project methodologies, standards, and best practices., • Identify, assess, and mitigate project and portfolio-level risks, issues, and dependencies., • Provide clear, accurate, and timely executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and outcomes., • Directly manage selected high-impact or complex projects requiring senior-level oversight., • Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, metrics, and governance models and security requirements., • Delivery of prioritized projects and programs on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives., • Effective utilization of project resources through disciplined capacity planning and portfolio management., • Hiring, development and retention of a high performing, engaged, and accountable project management team., • Transparent, reliable project governance, reporting, and escalation practices across the organization., • Strong alignment between project execution, transformation initiatives, and overall company strategy. WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a generous 6% employer match and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and time off to volunteer. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation in their first year. The estimated starting salary for this position is $122,000 - $194,100, depending on education, certifications, and years of experience. Internal Candidates should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they've applied for the position. Our People WCF strives to provide an excellent work experience and cultivate an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive. Our Values The ideal candidate embodies our WCF values of "Doing The Right Thing", "Being Great At Your Job", and "Helping Others Succeed", and supporting our mission of providing an excellent insurance experience. WCF Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Working Conditions This position is based in our Sandy, Utah office (Monday – Friday) with adequate temperature and lighting control. There are no known hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, or other environmental factors. There are potentially high-stress situations that require meeting deadlines. Job Posted by ApplicantPro