Director of Project Management

About the Role

We are actively seeking a Director of Project Management to lead and enhance the project management functions at a growing furniture dealership located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning and delivery of complex commercial furniture projects while promoting operational excellence, accountability, and ongoing improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Project Management team, ensuring all efforts align with corporate objectives and facilitate long-term growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers to foster a culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project delivery success, team productivity, client satisfaction, and overall operation effectiveness.
• Employ data-driven methods to discern patterns, streamline workflows, and enhance the execution of projects.
• Manage the full lifecycle of projects from contract award through installation to closeout, guaranteeing delivery on schedule, budget adherence, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with departments including Sales, Design, Operations, Installation, and Senior Leadership to ensure smooth project execution.
• Create and standardize project management procedures, reporting systems, and industry best practices to enable scalability and replicable success.
• Oversee risk management, resource planning, forecasting, and financial oversight for projects.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing processes, embracing technologies, and leveraging performance analytics.

Candidate Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a comparable discipline; PMP certification is a strong plus.
• Possess a minimum of 8 years progressive experience in project management, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Previous exposure to the commercial furniture industry, dealership environment, construction, or interior sectors is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic direction at an executive level while juggling multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
• Highly analytical with a demonstrated aptitude for using metrics and data to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Experience building and managing KPIs, dashboards, forecasting tools, and comprehensive performance reports.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational capabilities.
• Adept at influencing cross-functional teams and leading change initiatives within an organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have hands-on experience in the furniture dealership sector and combine strategic vision with operational execution skills. They will be comfortable making informed decisions based on data insights, mentoring teams to improve performance, and instituting robust processes that support scalable business growth. This leader recognizes that superior project management is about advancing the business through accountability, leadership, and tangible, measurable outcomes.

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to assume a key executive leadership position impacting the organization at large.
• Work within a collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation.
• Chance to influence and develop project management strategies and promote operational excellence.
• Competitive salary and a full benefits package.