Senior Director, Special Projects
Department: Cloud Operations / Enterprise Programs
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
About the Company
Seismic360 is an MSP – built by MSP operators, for MSP realities. Founded and run by MSP veterans, Seismic delivers managed IT, Unified Communications, security services, and telecom expense management while operating as a strategic delivery extension for MSPs, VARs, integrators, OEMs, and cloud communications providers worldwide.
Position Summary
The Senior Director, Special Projects is responsible for leading complex, high-visibility, and cross-functional initiatives that are critical to business strategy, cloud transformation, and operational execution. This role plans, executes, and delivers multi-platform cloud programs and strategic initiatives, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives. The Senior Director operates with a high degree of autonomy and executive visibility, owning delivery, risk management, and stakeholder alignment end to end.
Mission
Drive the successful execution of strategic, enterprise-level initiatives by applying disciplined program management, cross-functional leadership, and operational rigor to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead complex, cross-functional special projects and strategic cloud programs.
– Define program scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables.
– Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, budgets, and risk registers.
– Direct cross-functional teams and third-party partners.
– Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and critical paths.
– Provide executive-level communication and reporting.
– Manage scope changes and develop contingency plans.
– Establish governance, best practices, and standards.
– Conduct program post-mortems and drive continuous improvement.
– Support pre-sales and strategic planning efforts.
Required Qualifications
– 10+ years of progressive program or project management experience.
– Experience managing complex programs in cloud or technology environments.
– Strong experience with program planning, budgeting, and reporting.
– Demonstrated executive-level communication skills.
– Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Preferred Qualifications
– PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or equivalent certifications.
– Experience leading cloud transformations or managed services transitions.
– Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
Impact Goals / Measures of Success
– Successful delivery of strategic initiatives on time and within budget.
– High stakeholder and customer satisfaction.
– Reduced executive escalations.
– Improved efficiency and time-to-value.
Travel
Up to 25% travel, based on program needs.
Physical Requirements
Standard physical requirements apply.