[Remote] Director, IT Project Managment

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cox Farms is a pioneering leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture industry, dedicated to revolutionizing food production through sustainable and innovative technology. The Director of IT Project Management will lead complex, cross-functional technology projects, partnering with business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.ResponsibilitiesLead end‑to‑end delivery of multiple concurrent IT projects (e.g., application development, systems implementation, cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, integrations)Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholdersDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, resource plans, and budgets; track progress and adjust as neededPartner with IT and Business Project Leaders to enable communication between business units, IT teams, vendors, and leadershipFacilitate project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and steering committee updatesProvide clear, concise, and timely communication on project status, risks, issues, and decisions to all levels, including executivesWork with Core Project team to identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests; drive mitigation and resolutionEnsure projects adhere to organizational PMO standards, SDLC/Agile practices, security policies, and compliance requirementsEstablish and track KPIs/metrics to measure project performance and benefits realizationPartner with IT and Business Project Leads to lead cross‑functional project teams, including business analysts, developers, architects, QA, infrastructure, security, and external vendorsLead through influence to set project expectations, assign tasks, and monitor workload; promote accountability and high performanceMentor and coach junior project managers or team members in project management best practicesContinuously look for ways to improve IT project delivery processes, tools, and templatesCapture lessons learned and contribute to the evolution of IT PMO standards and methodologiesSkillsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience5–7+ years of experience managing IT projects, including large, complex, and/or multi‑year initiativesProven track record delivering projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectivesExperience with both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid)Strong understanding of enterprise IT concepts (e.g., applications, databases, integrations/APIs, data lakes, networking, cloud, security)Demonstrated experience managing third‑party vendors and system integratorsExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including with senior leadershipStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilitiesProfessional certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum (CSM, PSM), or equivalentExperience in Agriculture and/or Controlled Environment AgricultureExperience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com)Company OverviewCox Farms is an indoor agriculture company that supports growers and grocers. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://coxfarms.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCox Farms has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.