Vice President of Projects

Role Description The Vice President of Projects at Constellation Payments is a part-time, remote leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role leads cross-functional project teams, defines project scope and objectives, and ensures alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. The Vice President of Projects will establish and maintain project governance, track progress against milestones, manage budgets and timelines, and proactively mitigate risks and issues. This position collaborates closely with senior leadership, product, operations, technology, and client-facing teams to prioritize the project portfolio and optimize resource allocation. The role also involves improving project management processes, reporting on project performance, and driving continuous improvement in how projects are planned and executed.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in project and program management, including experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from inception through delivery.
Strong leadership and people-management capabilities, with experience guiding cross-functional teams, influencing without direct authority, and building collaborative working relationships.
Solid strategic and analytical skills, including the ability to prioritize projects, manage budgets and timelines, assess risks, and make data-informed decisions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present project updates to executives, translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences, and facilitate effective meetings.
Background in payments, financial services, or technology-driven businesses is highly desirable, with familiarity in compliance, security, and regulatory considerations.
Proficiency with modern project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches) and experience implementing or refining project governance frameworks.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, manage competing priorities in a part-time capacity, and maintain high levels of accountability and follow-through.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Technology, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, ScrumMaster) are a plus.

Work arrangement
Yes