[Hiring] Project Director @Maximus

Role Description

Maximus is hiring a Project Director, Pursuit Management to provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for complex business development pursuits across multiple lines of business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving pursuit readiness, schedule discipline, risk management, decision-making, and governance excellence to support successful business growth outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled leader with experience establishing pursuit management standards, guiding cross-functional teams, and ensuring consistent execution across a portfolio of opportunities. Success in this position requires the ability to:

• Build strong stakeholder relationships
• Promote accountability
• Improve organizational visibility into pursuit health and readiness
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting, operational efficiency, and decision support

This role plays a critical part in ensuring disciplined pursuit execution, proactive risk resolution, and effective governance practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience

Requirements

• Specialized experience in establishing or leading pursuit management/project governance standards across teams, portfolios, or multiple lines of business
• Experience designing operating rhythms, executive reporting expectations, project controls, escalation pathways, milestone health reporting, readiness reviews, issue management, and decision cadence
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, improve management visibility, standardize pursuit outcomes, and champion responsible use of approved AI-enabled tools and automation
• This position is fully remote and will require a home office with reliable high-speed internet service
• Minimum 20 Mbps download speeds/50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity
• Minimum 5 Mbps upload speeds

Benefits

• 🔄 Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!
• 💰 Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included!
• 🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• 🌟 Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• 🏝️ Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• 🌱 Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 🏆 Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• 📚 Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• 🎁 Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• 🌟 Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• 📚 Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.