Director of Project Management

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Full Time Professional Detroit, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Job Description

Job Title

Director of Project Management

(former Director of Health Homes and Special Projects)

Department

Administration

Reporting Structure

Chief Medical Officer

11

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

At-Will

Work Location

Varies

Employment Status (FTE)

Full-Time

1.0

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Director of Project Management provides organization wide leadership and oversight for all project management activities across DWIHN. This role is responsible for establishing standardized project management methodologies, reviewing and analyzing proposed projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and overseeing project execution from initiation through sustainability. The Director ensures that all projects include clear objectives, measurable outcomes, defined workflows, and long term sustainability plans.

This position supervises project management staff and supports organizational transformation through data driven decision making and cross departmental collaboration

• Provides organization‑wide leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining standardized project management methodologies, tools, and reporting processes.
• Oversees the organization’s full project portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic goals and executive directives.
• Conducts initial analysis of proposed projects from departments across the organization to determine feasibility, scope, risk, resource needs, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Reviews and approves project plans from start to finish, ensuring clearly defined goals, timelines, deliverables, workflows, and accountability structures.
• Outlines and documents project processes, implementation steps, decision points, and required deliverables for consistent execution.

Project Execution, Monitoring, & Data Analysis

• Ensures all projects incorporate measurable outcomes, pre‑and post‑implementation data analysis, and documented sustainability plans.
• Monitors project performance organization‑wide, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports outcome data to evaluate project effectiveness and recommend operational improvements.
• Develops and maintains organizational project dashboards, tracking systems, and performance metrics.
• Leads quality improvement and process redesign initiatives that support organizational transformation and efficiency.
• Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to departmental leaders and project teams on project management best practices.
• Guides departments in identifying operational gaps and process inefficiencies that may require project intervention.
• Leads cross‑functional work groups to resolve implementation challenges and support project completion.
• Ensures project work aligns with regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards.
• Makes data‑driven recommendations to executive leadership regarding projects, workflows, resource needs, and strategic priorities.

Leadership & Administration

• Supervises project management and support staff assigned to the Project Management Office (PMO) and involved in the Projects.
• Develops and monitors productivity, efficiency, and quality standards for project operations.
• Represents the organization at meetings, committees, and external forums as assigned by the Supervisor
• Performs additional related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and organizational project governance.
• Knowledge of process…