Director Of Projects Jobs in Austin, TX
Director Of Projects jobs in Austin are in strong demand across the Domain, downtown's Second Street District, and the emerging East Austin corridor, with active hiring in construction, technology, and infrastructure. Top employers right now include Travis County, Apple, and Google. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Workforce Management Sr. Program Manager is responsible for defining and delivering strategic objectives and projects that span across the Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling verticals within WWGS Workforce Management. In addition to driving cross-program initiatives, this role will help shape and refine our store leadership structure vision across retail formats, ensuring our organizational models support long-term operational excellence. This role operates with significant ambiguity to identify, shape, and drive midterm projects and milestones that advance our overarching WWGS labor strategy. You will work across Finance, Process, Field, Store Development Growth and HR teams to define and improve leadership structures, refine business architecture across multiple retail concepts, and leverage data and AI to develop models that allow us to consider and evaluate different workforce scenarios. This role requires strong cross-functional partnership with domain Single-Threaded Owners (STOs), partner teams, and leadership to ensure strategic deliverables are executed on time, at quality, and in alignment with WWGS priorities.
Key job responsibilities
Own and deliver strategic workforce management initiatives that span across Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling verticals, from problem definition through implementation
Define midterm projects and milestones that advance the overarching WWGS labor strategy, translating ambiguous priorities into actionable plans with clear deliverables and dependencies
Coordinate requirements and inputs across Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling STOs to ensure cohesive execution
Define and drive strategic projects and objectives that span multiple verticals, operating with ambiguity to shape scope, milestones, and success criteria
Identify and resolve blockers; escalate risks with clear recommendations and mitigation plans
Drive high-level stakeholder management and coordination across senior leadership; consolidate status reporting and communicate progress, risks, and strategic recommendations
Ensure deliverables meet defined success criteria and drive measurable business outcomes
Partner with Finance, Process, Field, and HR teams to shape and refine the store leadership structure vision across retail formats, define improvements to organizational models, and drive scalable delivery aligned to our long-term business architecture
Leverage data and AI to develop models that allow us to consider and evaluate different workforce scenarios, supporting informed decision-making across retail formats
About the team
The WWGS Workforce Management team delivers comprehensive workforce planning capabilities across all WWGS retail formats. Our core capabilities span Volume & Labor Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling, and we are focused on building trust through accuracy, simplifying and standardizing processes, establishing governance, and driving innovation with flexibility. This role sits at the intersection of all three verticals, ensuring tactical execution remains cohesive and connected to the organization's strategic goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in workforce management, labor strategy, business architecture, or multi-format retail operations
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, ambiguous programs in fast-paced environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to influence without authority and manage complex stakeholder relationships across organizational boundaries
- Experience leveraging data analytics, AI/ML tools, or scenario modeling to support strategic workforce decisions
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
- MBA or advanced degree
- Familiarity with Amazon's Leadership Principles and working backwards methodology
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Workforce Management Sr. Program Manager is responsible for defining and delivering strategic objectives and projects that span across the Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling verticals within WWGS Workforce Management. In addition to driving cross-program initiatives, this role will help shape and refine our store leadership structure vision across retail formats, ensuring our organizational models support long-term operational excellence. This role operates with significant ambiguity to identify, shape, and drive midterm projects and milestones that advance our overarching WWGS labor strategy. You will work across Finance, Process, Field, Store Development Growth and HR teams to define and improve leadership structures, refine business architecture across multiple retail concepts, and leverage data and AI to develop models that allow us to consider and evaluate different workforce scenarios. This role requires strong cross-functional partnership with domain Single-Threaded Owners (STOs), partner teams, and leadership to ensure strategic deliverables are executed on time, at quality, and in alignment with WWGS priorities.
Key job responsibilities
Own and deliver strategic workforce management initiatives that span across Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling verticals, from problem definition through implementation
Define midterm projects and milestones that advance the overarching WWGS labor strategy, translating ambiguous priorities into actionable plans with clear deliverables and dependencies
Coordinate requirements and inputs across Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling STOs to ensure cohesive execution
Define and drive strategic projects and objectives that span multiple verticals, operating with ambiguity to shape scope, milestones, and success criteria
Identify and resolve blockers; escalate risks with clear recommendations and mitigation plans
Drive high-level stakeholder management and coordination across senior leadership; consolidate status reporting and communicate progress, risks, and strategic recommendations
Ensure deliverables meet defined success criteria and drive measurable business outcomes
Partner with Finance, Process, Field, and HR teams to shape and refine the store leadership structure vision across retail formats, define improvements to organizational models, and drive scalable delivery aligned to our long-term business architecture
Leverage data and AI to develop models that allow us to consider and evaluate different workforce scenarios, supporting informed decision-making across retail formats
About the team
The WWGS Workforce Management team delivers comprehensive workforce planning capabilities across all WWGS retail formats. Our core capabilities span Volume & Labor Forecasting, Staffing, and Scheduling, and we are focused on building trust through accuracy, simplifying and standardizing processes, establishing governance, and driving innovation with flexibility. This role sits at the intersection of all three verticals, ensuring tactical execution remains cohesive and connected to the organization's strategic goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in workforce management, labor strategy, business architecture, or multi-format retail operations
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, ambiguous programs in fast-paced environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to influence without authority and manage complex stakeholder relationships across organizational boundaries
- Experience leveraging data analytics, AI/ML tools, or scenario modeling to support strategic workforce decisions
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
- MBA or advanced degree
- Familiarity with Amazon's Leadership Principles and working backwards methodology
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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- Travis County2
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- Retail1
- Manufacturing1
- Electronics & Hardware1
Director Of Projects Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a director of projects job in Austin?
Focus on Austin's most active hiring sectors: large-scale construction and real estate development, technology campus buildouts, and infrastructure projects tied to the city's rapid growth. Employers in the Domain and downtown corridor consistently seek candidates with PMP certification, strong subcontractor management experience, and familiarity with Texas building codes. A portfolio demonstrating on-time delivery of complex projects in high-growth urban environments gives Austin candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire director of projectss in Austin?
Companies currently hiring director of projectss in Austin include Travis County, Apple, and Google, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's employer mix leans toward general contractors, technology companies managing facility expansions, and real estate developers driving the city's ongoing commercial and residential boom.
Are there remote director of projects jobs in Austin?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for a role that typically requires on-site oversight of teams, vendors, and physical deliverables. About 0% of director of projects openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote options most common for pre-construction planning, budgeting, and program management functions rather than active build phases.
How can I get a director of projects job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is moving up through project coordinator or project manager roles at mid-size general contractors or technology companies expanding their Austin footprints. Firms in the Domain and East Austin tech corridor frequently hire junior project managers who can grow into director roles. Earning a PMP credential and volunteering for high-visibility local projects within your current employer accelerates that progression significantly.
Which industries hire the most director of projectss in Austin?
Austin director of projects roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's sustained population growth, active commercial real estate market, and concentration of technology company headquarters and campuses drive consistent demand for experienced project leadership across those sectors.
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