Naviant
Director of Professional Services
Are you ready to lead exceptional customer engagement delivery and advance operational excellence? At Naviant, our mission is to partner with organizations to reimagine how work gets done, combining deep industry expertise, intelligent technology, and a human-centered approach to deliver measurable outcomes. Our vision is simple yet ambitious: Reimagine work through automation, AI, and data, freeing people to focus on what truly matters.
We’re looking for a
Director of Professional Services
who blends strategic leadership with hands‑on operational excellence. In this role, you will guide the delivery of customer engagements across time and materials, fixed fee, and managed services models while leading and developing a team of project managers (PMs) and engagement managers (EMs). You will provide oversight, set delivery standards, ensure quality execution, and optimize resource allocation, prioritizing staffing for active projects and supporting effective deal‑making for future opportunities.
Performance Objectives – What You Will Accomplish First 30 Days: Getting Grounded
Establish relationships with PMs, EMs, sales, and technical leadership
Assess the current structure of engagements, including time and materials and managed services projects
Begin oversight of active engagements to understand project workflows and team capacity
Review current resource allocation practices and begin shaping a strategy for staffing and sales support
Participate in Monday.com deployment to manage workflows and track engagement progress
Within 60 Days: Taking Ownership
Standardize operational processes including project intake, quoting, SOW creation, and reporting
Implement resource management processes to ensure personnel are effectively allocated across engagements
Provide oversight of PMs and EMs, ensuring high‑quality delivery and adherence to standards
Maintain oversight for both project work and time and materials across engagements
Partner with sales and technical leaders on staffing priorities and deal structuring
At 90 Days and Beyond: Driving Impact
Serve as the point person for resource management, optimizing staffing across all engagements and ensuring capacity for future opportunities
Maintain oversight of all engagements, providing guidance and mentorship to PMs rather than running projects directly
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction
Support organizational growth by refining standards, operational processes, and delivery practices across the business
Competencies – Key Skills & Experience We're Looking For Engagement Delivery & Quality Oversight Leads delivery of customer engagements by providing strategic direction, ensuring quality and timeliness, and maintaining high customer satisfaction without needing daily involvement in every project.
Leadership & Team Development Directs, mentors, and supports project managers and engagement managers, establishing clear expectations, driving accountability, and fostering professional growth.
Resource Management & Staffing Strategy Serves as the central point of contact for resource allocation, optimizing staffing across active work and potential presales opportunities while balancing managed services and time and materials engagements.
Operational Standards & Process Optimization Establishes and maintains standards for project intake, quoting, SOW creation, reporting, and execution across managed services and ongoing engagements. Leads continuous improvement and operational scalability initiatives.
Customer‑Facing Strategic Partnership Acts as a trusted advisor to customers, addressing needs proactively, supporting solution design and deal structuring, and strengthening long‑term customer relationships through exceptional service.
Technology‑Enabled Workflow Management Uses tools such as Monday.com to structure workflows, improve visibility, streamline work coordination, and support effective tracking across the professional services organization.
Perks and Benefits – How We Take Care of Our Team At Naviant, we believe in taking care of our people, both professionally and personally. As a
fully remote
company, we offer a positive and supportive culture that prioritizes work‑life balance.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Disability & Life Coverage
401k & Match Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flex Spending Plans
Other Fun Stuff We Offer:
Home Office Allowance
Volunteer Time Off
Charitable Giving Program
Lifestyle Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program, Parent Program, Wellness Initiatives, Virtual Gatherings, Employee Discount Program, Annual In‑Person Celebration Week, and so much more…
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship not provided.
Employees must reside in the U.S.
Naviant is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Please use the links below for important information when applying for work with Naviant: E-Verify Notice | Right to Work Notice English or Spanish
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We’re looking for a
Director of Professional Services
who blends strategic leadership with hands‑on operational excellence. In this role, you will guide the delivery of customer engagements across time and materials, fixed fee, and managed services models while leading and developing a team of project managers (PMs) and engagement managers (EMs). You will provide oversight, set delivery standards, ensure quality execution, and optimize resource allocation, prioritizing staffing for active projects and supporting effective deal‑making for future opportunities.
Performance Objectives – What You Will Accomplish First 30 Days: Getting Grounded
Establish relationships with PMs, EMs, sales, and technical leadership
Assess the current structure of engagements, including time and materials and managed services projects
Begin oversight of active engagements to understand project workflows and team capacity
Review current resource allocation practices and begin shaping a strategy for staffing and sales support
Participate in Monday.com deployment to manage workflows and track engagement progress
Within 60 Days: Taking Ownership
Standardize operational processes including project intake, quoting, SOW creation, and reporting
Implement resource management processes to ensure personnel are effectively allocated across engagements
Provide oversight of PMs and EMs, ensuring high‑quality delivery and adherence to standards
Maintain oversight for both project work and time and materials across engagements
Partner with sales and technical leaders on staffing priorities and deal structuring
At 90 Days and Beyond: Driving Impact
Serve as the point person for resource management, optimizing staffing across all engagements and ensuring capacity for future opportunities
Maintain oversight of all engagements, providing guidance and mentorship to PMs rather than running projects directly
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction
Support organizational growth by refining standards, operational processes, and delivery practices across the business
Competencies – Key Skills & Experience We're Looking For Engagement Delivery & Quality Oversight Leads delivery of customer engagements by providing strategic direction, ensuring quality and timeliness, and maintaining high customer satisfaction without needing daily involvement in every project.
Leadership & Team Development Directs, mentors, and supports project managers and engagement managers, establishing clear expectations, driving accountability, and fostering professional growth.
Resource Management & Staffing Strategy Serves as the central point of contact for resource allocation, optimizing staffing across active work and potential presales opportunities while balancing managed services and time and materials engagements.
Operational Standards & Process Optimization Establishes and maintains standards for project intake, quoting, SOW creation, reporting, and execution across managed services and ongoing engagements. Leads continuous improvement and operational scalability initiatives.
Customer‑Facing Strategic Partnership Acts as a trusted advisor to customers, addressing needs proactively, supporting solution design and deal structuring, and strengthening long‑term customer relationships through exceptional service.
Technology‑Enabled Workflow Management Uses tools such as Monday.com to structure workflows, improve visibility, streamline work coordination, and support effective tracking across the professional services organization.
Perks and Benefits – How We Take Care of Our Team At Naviant, we believe in taking care of our people, both professionally and personally. As a
fully remote
company, we offer a positive and supportive culture that prioritizes work‑life balance.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Disability & Life Coverage
401k & Match Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flex Spending Plans
Other Fun Stuff We Offer:
Home Office Allowance
Volunteer Time Off
Charitable Giving Program
Lifestyle Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program, Parent Program, Wellness Initiatives, Virtual Gatherings, Employee Discount Program, Annual In‑Person Celebration Week, and so much more…
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship not provided.
Employees must reside in the U.S.
Naviant is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Please use the links below for important information when applying for work with Naviant: E-Verify Notice | Right to Work Notice English or Spanish
#J-18808-Ljbffr