Director of Project Management

Ascension

. Define project goals, objectives and schedules to align with business strategy .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesLead💰 $126,774 - $235,621 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including defining goals, managing resources, and ensuring quality metrics are met. Proficient in documenting project aspects and resolving issues to maintain project timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationLeadership ExperienceBudget ManagementResource Allocation

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Hard Skills

Project Goal DefinitionProject SchedulingQuality Metrics MonitoringIssue ResolutionDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional CertificationLean Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementBusiness Strategy AlignmentResource ManagementQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define project goals, objectives and schedules to align with business strategy
Direct assignment of necessary project resources to meet goals
Ensure all aspects of projects are documented for internal and external use
Define project budgets and monitor and adjust plans as resource requirements change
Ensure quality metrics meet project goals
Resolve project issues to keep projects on track

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside within the Indianapolis area
High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management
Project Management Professional Certification preferred
Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings
Annual bonus incentive