Director, Program Management Jobs

Explore Director, Program Management jobs on Ladders, where professionals can discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Directors of program management guide complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through delivery, ensuring programs meet business goals, budgets, and timelines.

What Does a Director of Program Management Do?

Directors of program management oversee portfolios of related projects and programs. They establish governance and operating practices, coordinate teams across departments, manage risks and resources, and communicate progress to executives and stakeholders. Depending on the organization, they may also shape program strategy, improve delivery processes, and lead program managers.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive experience leading large-scale programs, strong strategic planning and communication skills, and the ability to influence teams across an organization. Useful capabilities include budgeting, risk management, performance measurement, change management, and familiarity with project and program management frameworks. Requirements vary by industry and employer; some roles prefer relevant certifications or experience with specific tools.

Where These Roles Are Found

Director-level program management opportunities span technology, healthcare, financial services, consulting, manufacturing, government, and other industries. Responsibilities and areas of specialization can differ substantially, from product and technology transformations to operational, regulatory, or enterprise-wide initiatives.

Find Director, Program Management Opportunities

Browse Ladders for vetted Director, Program Management jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industry focus, and leadership scope to identify opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

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$136K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading product discovery and delivery for a data curation team, ensuring high-quality datasets and scalable querying solutions that empower investment firms to trust and utilize t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $187K *

Unlock potential by leading product discovery and delivery for a robust reporting infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering and domain teams to ensure data quality and governance, driving impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $170K *

Transform data governance and reporting by leading product discovery and delivery for a robust reporting engine, ensuring high-quality datasets and seamless collaboration across teams to enhance inves...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Explore a high-impact role in capacity planning, driving strategic frameworks and tools to optimize infrastructure for global operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance forecasting, improve suppl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and strategic growth in a dynamic environment. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize processes, and support executive decision-making to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $236K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business operations across the Americas, ensuring strategic alignment and effective execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, enhance proce...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $204K *

Drive strategic business operations across the Americas, ensuring effective execution of initiatives and alignment among teams. Collaborate with leadership to optimize performance, enhance processes...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of product initiatives by driving high-impact projects, aligning teams, and ensuring successful execution across multiple squads in a dynamic environment focused on generative AI and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform product strategy by leading high-impact initiatives across teams, combining customer insights with technical acumen to drive product excellence. Foster collaboration and ensure successful ex...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer impactful product strategies in a dynamic AI-driven environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to shape, execute, and refine high-impact initiatives that transform c...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $266K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical strategy and execution for our LLM inference platform, driving GPU capacity planning, inference optimization, and model migrations while collaborating across teams...

Seattle, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion innovation by leading a cross-functional team to enhance product governance and observability, aligning customer needs with business goals while driving scalable development practices in a fa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Navy program management. Lead crucial technology initiatives, overseeing program planning and execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and deliverin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Optimize cross-functional program management to drive innovative semiconductor solutions from concept to market, ensuring seamless execution and strategic alignment across teams in a fast-paced, growt...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Engage in the fast-paced world of pilot manufacturing, driving process development and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely production of innovative energy solutions. Your expertise will he...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Drive the Reuse function within the Product Lifecycle team, ensuring efficient operations, stakeholder communication, and process consistency to support the mission of serving Veterans. Lead a team fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex IT and business programs, inspiring teams and building trusted relationships with stakeholders. Drive change and ensure project success across diverse retail area...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform global fleet operations by leading a team of program managers to drive innovative tooling strategies. Collaborate across teams to develop best practices, optimize processes, and ensure susta...

Menlo Park, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional technical programs to enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives from planning to delivery, ensuring clarity and structure i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional technical programs that enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives from planning to delivery, ensurin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Innovate by leading cross-functional technical programs that enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive clarity and execution from planning to delivery, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and safety on construction sites. Collaborate with teams to drive progre...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by overseeing strategic initiatives and events, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive business growth and enhance industry relationships through effecti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Transform project management by successfully delivering complex electronic system projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse client needs on time and within budget...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower product innovation by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, prioritize solutions, and drive measurable outcomes in chemical and workp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Program Management do?question toggle

    A Director of Program Management leads multiple related programs, aligns teams and resources with business priorities, manages risks and delivery practices, and reports progress to senior stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Program Management jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial program leadership experience, strategic planning, communication, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional leadership. Specific degrees, certifications, and industry expertise depend on the role.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Program Management?question toggle

    These leaders work across industries such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consulting, manufacturing, and government, with responsibilities shaped by each organization's programs.

  • How can I find Director, Program Management jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.