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INTRODUCTION
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project: Serves as Lilly’s single point of accountability for the entire Owner’s Representative engagement directing all workstream leads, governing scope and schedule, managing the Lilly relationship, and owning overall delivery outcomes.
You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Directs the coordination and delivery of a sub programme (or smaller programme) and oversees the implementation of project strategies, providing direction and monitoring delivery in alignment with overall vision and objectives.
- Implements appropriate programme delivery environment including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.
- Responsible for improving performance from the bid baseline by optimizing resources and monitoring, reviewing and evaluating activities, systems and methodologies.
- Defines the relationship ownership and is the primary contact for Mace BUD engagement.
- Directs and maintains exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management and programme compliance standards.
- Ensures the programme is operating an effective risk management strategy with appropriate management actions and risk treatments established.
- Proactively conveys and connects the wider business strategy to the programme team and promoting the associated initiatives.
- Networks and utilises the full depth and knowledge of the Mace Group and Centres of Excellence to support the programme delivery, actively promoting knowledge share with others.
- Ensures operations are commercially viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives (including debt collection) and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
- Builds and maintains internal and external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders) to foster growth and increase networks, developing internal and external communication.
- Adapts the full benefits of Construction to Production (C2P), Net Zero Carbon, and Digital & Data innovation.
- Promotes Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
- Manages a number of Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers.
- Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Proven experience as a sub-programme or small programme lead, with a demonstrable track record.
- Strong technical understanding of programme management practices, controls, governance, and procedures.
- Experience in managing budgets, including both external programme budgets and internal fee budgets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across cost management, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ability to support and drive initiatives related to Construction to Production, Digital & Data, and low-carbon innovations.
- Experience working in both consultancy and construction environments (or equivalent).
- Proven track record of successful programme delivery across both pre-construction and construction phases.
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., project management, construction) or equivalent professional experience or apprenticeship, with an intermediate level of role knowledge.
- Professional membership such as MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or local equivalent.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
INTRODUCTION
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project: Serves as Lilly’s single point of accountability for the entire Owner’s Representative engagement directing all workstream leads, governing scope and schedule, managing the Lilly relationship, and owning overall delivery outcomes.
You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Directs the coordination and delivery of a sub programme (or smaller programme) and oversees the implementation of project strategies, providing direction and monitoring delivery in alignment with overall vision and objectives.
- Implements appropriate programme delivery environment including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.
- Responsible for improving performance from the bid baseline by optimizing resources and monitoring, reviewing and evaluating activities, systems and methodologies.
- Defines the relationship ownership and is the primary contact for Mace BUD engagement.
- Directs and maintains exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management and programme compliance standards.
- Ensures the programme is operating an effective risk management strategy with appropriate management actions and risk treatments established.
- Proactively conveys and connects the wider business strategy to the programme team and promoting the associated initiatives.
- Networks and utilises the full depth and knowledge of the Mace Group and Centres of Excellence to support the programme delivery, actively promoting knowledge share with others.
- Ensures operations are commercially viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives (including debt collection) and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
- Builds and maintains internal and external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders) to foster growth and increase networks, developing internal and external communication.
- Adapts the full benefits of Construction to Production (C2P), Net Zero Carbon, and Digital & Data innovation.
- Promotes Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
- Manages a number of Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers.
- Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Proven experience as a sub-programme or small programme lead, with a demonstrable track record.
- Strong technical understanding of programme management practices, controls, governance, and procedures.
- Experience in managing budgets, including both external programme budgets and internal fee budgets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across cost management, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ability to support and drive initiatives related to Construction to Production, Digital & Data, and low-carbon innovations.
- Experience working in both consultancy and construction environments (or equivalent).
- Proven track record of successful programme delivery across both pre-construction and construction phases.
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., project management, construction) or equivalent professional experience or apprenticeship, with an intermediate level of role knowledge.
- Professional membership such as MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or local equivalent.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal356
- CVS Health238
- AbbVie90
- Walmart61
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited57
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services1,456
- Technology & Software1,324
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,067
- Education1,027
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals832
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential required
- 7-plus years leading cross-functional programs from initiation through delivery
- Experience managing project budgets in the multi-million-dollar range
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting experience
Tips for Your Project Director Job Search
Quantify portfolio scope on your resume
Project directors are judged on scale, so list budget size, team headcount, and delivery outcomes for each project. Hiring managers need to see that you've managed programs at the complexity level the role requires.
Tailor your resume to the delivery method
Agile, waterfall, and hybrid environments expect different experience signals. Read each job description carefully and mirror its methodology language in your resume so your background reads as a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations mid-program launch
Companies posting project director roles right after a funding announcement or contract award are under timeline pressure and hire faster. Watch for those signals in job descriptions and prioritize applying to those openings first.
Prepare a recovery story for interviews
Interviewers consistently ask about a project that went off track and how you brought it back. Prepare one specific example with a clear problem, your decision, and a measurable result before any interview.
Negotiate scope clarity before accepting an offer
Vague reporting structures and undefined decision authority are common pain points for project directors. Before accepting, ask directly who owns final budget sign-off and how cross-functional disagreements escalate.
Project Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project directors?
The companies hiring the most project directors right now include Alvarez & Marsal, CVS Health, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently high in healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large-scale technology organizations.
How many project director jobs are remote?
About 28% of project director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies widely by industry. IT program delivery and software implementation roles are the most likely to offer remote arrangements, while construction, infrastructure, and clinical operations roles almost always require an on-site presence.
How do you become a project director?
Most project directors move up from project manager roles by progressively taking on larger programs, larger teams, and more budget authority. Earning a PMP certification signals readiness to employers. Building a record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end is more decisive than credentials alone, and most hiring managers want to see program-level scope, not just individual project ownership.
How do you get hired as a project director with limited experience?
The most effective path is framing existing project manager experience at the highest possible scale, even if your title didn't include the word director. Emphasize budget ownership, executive stakeholder management, and moments where you made autonomous decisions under pressure. Targeting smaller organizations or nonprofits first lets you step into director-level authority and build the portfolio needed to compete for larger roles.
What does the project director interview process look like?
Most project director interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on past program scope and leadership style, and at least one panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders or senior leadership. Many organizations add a case study or presentation round where you walk through how you'd approach a complex delivery challenge, so prepare to present your thinking clearly under time constraints.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs?
You can find and apply to project director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the results page.
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