The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is dedicated to teaching and sharing our faith, serving others, and building unity across the St. Louis area. If you’re inspired by the mission of the Catholic Church and want to make an impact, join us as a Project Director at our Cardinal Rigali Center headquarters.
The Project Director leads high-impact organizational initiatives, successfully managing multiple complex projects while fostering collaboration across departments. This team leader role will oversee complex, cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing the employee experience and enhancing business processes. The Project Director will initially focus on key HR and Payroll systems projects to streamline solutions and processes, then transition to managing long-term operations optimization projects across the organization.
- Lead the planning and execution of major projects, best practice implementation, and system conversions
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for project managers and cross-functional teams
- Influence stakeholders and manage relationships with senior leadership, as well as peers in a matrixed structure
- Ensure projects align with organizational objectives and timelines within budget scope
- Provide full cycle project management for high-impact, multi-departmental initiatives
- Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry best practices
- Manage project risks, resource allocation, and budget forecasting
- Lead post-project evaluation to ensure sustainable improvements and value delivery
- Lead with customer service focus, adaptability and resilience in a fast paced environment
- Exhibit strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred
- PMP certification preferred
- 7+ years of experience in project management, with proven leadership in HR technology and system integrations
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, system conversions, and process optimization
- A commitment to Catholic teachings, as well as the Archdiocesan mission and values
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, or other project management tools, database management, Power BI)
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations
Competencies:
- Mission-Driven: Demonstrates a commitment to the Archdiocese’s mission and values.
- Interpersonal Skills: Builds positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
- Collaboration: Maintains successful partnerships and collaboration with Curia leadership and cross functional teams.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple initiatives, and adjusting strategies as needed.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
