Vice President of Project Management

Company Description
Hearth Capital is a wealth management firm that helps successful individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. By integrating wealth management, financial planning, and risk management into a unified strategy, the firm supports clients in making informed choices today while preparing for the future. Hearth Capital’s approach is highly personalized and collaborative, evolving as clients’ lives and priorities change. The team focuses on making financial success meaningful and manageable, viewing wealth planning as a path to freedom, stronger legacies, and peace of mind. This mission guides the work the Hearth Capital team does every day.
Role Description
The Vice President of Project Management is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading strategic initiatives that support Hearth Capital’s client-focused mission and operational growth. This role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining project scopes, setting priorities, managing project teams, and establishing clear communication channels with stakeholders across the organization. The Vice President will develop and refine project management frameworks, monitor risks and dependencies, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency. This role also involves reporting on project performance, mentoring project managers, and collaborating with senior leadership to support long-term strategic planning.
Qualifications
1. Project Management Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute the company's project management strategy and operating model.
Establish standardized project management methodologies, policies, and procedures.
Align project priorities with corporate objectives and business requirements.
Provide strategic guidance on project planning, execution, and delivery.
Advise executive leadership on project performance, priorities, and resource needs.
2. Project Portfolio Management
Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of the company's project portfolio.
Evaluate project proposals based on strategic value, business impact, cost, and feasibility.
Manage dependencies and priorities across multiple projects and departments.
Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities to optimize investments.
Ensure projects deliver measurable business outcomes within established constraints.
3. PMO Governance & Process Improvement
Establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO).
Develop project governance frameworks, reporting standards, and approval processes.
Implement consistent project documentation, tracking, and performance review procedures.
Improve project delivery efficiency through process optimization and best practices.
Ensure project management practices promote accountability, transparency, and consistency.
4. Project Planning & Execution
Oversee project scope definition, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and implementation plans.
Ensure project plans reflect business priorities, resource availability, and delivery commitments.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to maintain progress against established timelines.
Monitor project execution and address delays, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
Ensure project outcomes meet agreed-upon quality standards and business requirements.
5. Budget & Resource Management
Oversee project budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation.
Ensure projects remain within approved budgets and financial expectations.
Optimize staffing, capacity planning, and resource utilization across project teams.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve project financial performance.
Collaborate with Finance and department leaders on budget planning and cost control.
6. Risk & Issue Management
Establish frameworks for identifying, assessing, and managing project risks.
Monitor project risks, dependencies, constraints, and critical issues.
Develop mitigation plans to minimize project delays and operational disruptions.
Escalate significant risks and decision points to executive leadership.
Ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked through resolution.
7. Project Performance & Executive Reporting
Establish KPIs to measure project delivery, quality, cost, and business impact.
Monitor project milestones, schedule performance, budget variance, and delivery risks.
Prepare executive dashboards, status reports, and portfolio performance reviews.
Use project data and analytics to identify trends and improve decision-making.
Communicate project progress, challenges, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
8. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Recruit, mentor, and develop project managers and project management leaders.
Establish performance expectations, career development plans, and leadership standards.
Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Finance, Operations, Sales, and other departments.
Promote effective communication, collaboration, and accountability across project teams.
Build a high-performing project management organization focused on execution excellence.
QualificationsEducation
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
MBA or relevant master's degree preferred.
Experience
20+ years of progressive experience in project management, program management, or portfolio management.
10+ years of leadership experience managing project managers, programs, or PMO functions.
Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in project portfolio management, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and performance measurement.
Experience working with executive leadership and multiple business functions.
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Work arrangement
Yes