Director of Project Management

Title: Director of Project ManagementCompanyA growing technology company operating in a regulated, high-stakes industry where data integrity and system reliability directly affect end users. Engineering is scaling and there's a real mandate to mature how the org delivers software. This role sits horizontally across engineering leadership.RoleHands-on project manager to bring real Agile discipline into a growing engineering org. This is an execution role - you'll own the processes, documentation, and delivery cadence that keep engineering aligned with product and business priorities.Introduce and embed true Scrum/Agile practices across engineering teamsTranslate executive and product strategy into clear, executable engineering workflowsOwn SDLC governance - process implementation, documentation, knowledge base contributionTrack velocity, capacity planning, and delivery metrics that inform better planning decisionsRun sprint ceremonies, release coordination, and cross-team dependency managementMentor teams on Agile discipline and accountabilityRequirementsWhat this isSAFe 6 certifiedDeep Scrum/Agile experience - you've stood up the practice, not just participated in itMeticulous about process, documentation, and metricsExposure to PMO structure - you understand the framework even if you're not running one hereStrong SDLC fluency across engineering environmentsCS or EE background preferredWhat this is notA Product Owner or product strategy role - you're not setting the roadmapA people management role to start - you'll operate horizontally across teamsFor someone who wants a voice in product decisionsPlusesExperience in healthtech, fintech, or regulated industries where data security and system reliability affect real peopleHas set up or been the keeper of a PMORelease management backgroundCompensation$150,000 - $180,000 base Bonus eligibleFor additional information or to apply, please contact Bmoulthrop@talener.com.