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Vice President of Project Management

MONICA VINADER LIMITED
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

I. Position Overview


The Vice President of Project Management is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of the company's overall Project Management Office (PMO) framework, ensuring that key projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. This role is tasked with driving project management standardization, optimizing resource allocation, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration at the enterprise level, thereby supporting the realization of the company's strategic objectives and business growth.


II. Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management Strategy & PMO Development

Establish and continuously refine the enterprise-wide PMO framework, including methodologies, processes, tools, and governance mechanisms.

Define project management standards (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid models) and champion their adoption across the organization.

Ensure that the Project Portfolio remains aligned with the company's strategic priorities.

2. Project Portfolio & Prioritization Management

Provide centralized oversight and management of the company's key projects and overall Project Portfolio.

Evaluate the business value, resource requirements, and risks associated with projects to establish prioritization criteria.

Monitor project progress and make timely adjustments to resources and strategies to ensure the achievement of critical objectives.

3. Project Execution & Delivery Management

Oversee the execution of major or highly complex projects, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and within scope.

Establish project milestones and define delivery standards.

Identify and resolve critical bottlenecks and cross-departmental conflicts arising during project execution.

4. Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing, and Finance teams.

Establish efficient communication mechanisms to ensure information transparency and facilitate effective decision-making.

Report project status, risks, and key decision recommendations to the executive leadership team.

5. Risk Management & Quality Control

Establish systematic mechanisms for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.

Champion project quality management (Quality Assurance) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure that projects adhere to all regulatory compliance requirements and internal standards.

6. Data & Performance Management

Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for project management—such as project success rate, delivery cycle time, and resource utilization—to measure performance.

Leverage data analytics to enhance project execution efficiency and predictive capabilities.

Drive the development and implementation of project management tools and digital systems (e.g., PMIS).

7. Team Building & Leadership

Build and manage project management teams (Project Managers, PMO members, etc.)

Establish a talent development framework to enhance the organization's project management maturity

Drive a high-performance culture and results-oriented execution

III. Job Requirements (Qualifications)

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Management, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred

10 years of project management experience, including 5 years in a senior management role

Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex, or cross-regional projects

Professional Competencies

Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, etc.)

Capability in Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and resource planning

Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana, etc.)

Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills

Management & Leadership Skills

Strong cross-functional influence and communication skills

Outstanding organizational, coordination, and conflict management skills

A balanced focus on strategic thinking and execution capabilities

IV. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Project On-time Delivery Rate

Project Budget Control Rate (Budget Variance)

Project Success Rate (Scope / Quality Achievement)

Resource Utilization Rate

Project Cycle Time (Time-to-Delivery)

Organizational Project Management Maturity Level (PMO Maturity)

V. Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

PMP or other international project management certifications

Experience in digital transformation, system implementation (ERP/CRM), or product development projects

Experience managing multinational or multi-regional projects

  • Relevant background in the Technology, Manufacturing, Retail, or Consulting sectors

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