How much does a Project Administration Director make in the United States? The average Project Administration Director salary in the United States is $174,890 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $155,990 and $193,990. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Project Administration Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Administration Director Salary $138,783 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Project Administration Director Salary $155,990 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Project Administration Director Salary $174,890 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Project Administration Director Salary $193,990 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Project Administration Director Salary $211,380 US March 26, 2024
25% $155,990 10% $138,783 90% $211,380 75% $193,990 $174,890 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Project Administration Director provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools used for effective project delivery. Develops and directs project management operations and strategic planning to meet organizational goals. Being a Project Administration Director responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Establishes methodologies to set productivity and quality targets and to assess results for all projects. In addition, Project Administration Director monitors and analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and to propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require a project management certification. Typically reports to top management. The Project Administration Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Project Administration Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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