Program Director Jobs

Explore Program Director jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Program Directors guide complex initiatives from planning through delivery, aligning teams, budgets, and resources with organizational goals. Browse vetted opportunities across industries and discover roles that match your leadership experience.

What Does a Program Director Do?

A Program Director oversees a portfolio of related projects or services, sets priorities, and ensures work meets strategic objectives. Responsibilities may include developing program plans, managing budgets and timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, measuring outcomes, and communicating progress to executives, clients, or community partners. The role’s scope varies by organization and industry.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experienced leaders with strong program and project management skills, financial and operational judgment, and the ability to motivate teams. Communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and risk management are also valuable. Requirements may include a relevant degree, industry-specific expertise, or credentials such as PMP, depending on the position.

Program Director Career Opportunities

Program Directors work in fields such as technology, healthcare, education, nonprofit organizations, government, and corporate operations. Some lead internal transformation or product initiatives; others oversee client programs, grants, or service delivery. Senior roles may offer broader responsibility for multiple programs, department strategy, and organizational performance.

Find Program Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, location, and qualifications, then focus your search on the Program Director roles that best fit your goals and experience.

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$166K - $216K *

Join a team that's redefining brand creativity in a dynamic environment. Lead visual identity and storytelling, managing a small design team while collaborating across functions to enhance brand expre...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $174K *

Lead and transform claims operations across multiple lines, ensuring operational excellence, scalable processes, and high-quality outcomes while developing frontline leaders and driving continuous imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading strategic consulting engagements for utilities. Drive impactful solutions in decarbonization, grid modernization, and customer transformation while mentoring...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex customer implementations by coordinating multiple teams, managing risks, and ensuring successful delivery. Drive project health through clear communication and data-backed reporting, whil...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $187K *

Drive sales growth by strategically managing customer relationships and executing effective sales strategies for a leading clinical documentation solution in the healthcare sector. Collaborate with st...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$242K - $303K *

Join as the primary privacy leader to manage and enhance an enterprise-wide privacy program while navigating complex regulations. Collaborate across departments to drive compliance, innovation, and ef...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and developing Large Enterprise sales opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and implementing strategic account plans to maximize revenue and b...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform the customer success strategy for over 6,000 small districts, driving adoption and retention through a scalable, digital-first engagement model. Lead a dynamic team committed to improving st...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and execution for a dynamic Hardware Product Management team, focused on Drive-Thru solutions. Drive portfolio performance, innovation, and market success while managing cross-fu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping global healthcare packaging design. As a Principal Design Program Manager, you'll establish frameworks and standards, drive strategic decisions, and ensure seamless collabor...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Drive the agency-wide Voice of Customer program, translating insights into actionable strategies that enhance customer experience and foster cross-functional collaboration for measurable improvements...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$260K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by managing client accounts, developing strategies, and delivering innovative technology solutions. Build long-term relationships while collaborating...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Drive project success by overseeing account operations, ensuring tactical alignment, and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance client satisfaction and team performance across high-profile initia...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at Army formations by leading the autonomy integration campaign. Drive customer relationships, oversee pipeline management, and convert prototypes into funded positions while shapi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming client project delivery through strategic change management, focusing on fostering deep relationships and embedding innovative processes that ensure effective, data-dri...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $196K *

Unlock psychometric expertise to lead proposal strategies and craft technical documents, ensuring alignment with educational measurement principles for successful assessment products in competitive ma...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$144K - $191K *

Unlock potential by leading the Automated Operations capability within Member Services. Oversee AI support experiences, enhance team productivity, and drive continuous improvement to elevate member in...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's reshaping the future of financial products by managing the roadmap for core areas. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions while ensuring compliance and drivin...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead impactful partnerships to secure philanthropic investments, navigating complex relationships with high-net-worth individuals to drive climate solutions while ensuring integrity and transparency i...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead new product launches in hardware manufacturing. Oversee cross-functional collaborations, manage operational risks, and drive high-quality production strategies that s...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize enterprise-wide Health Information Management and coding operations across a large health system. Lead a team through a significant Epic upgrade while driving operational improvements and ens...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading EDI solutions that bridge business needs and technology. Drive cross-functional collaborations and optimize enterprise integrations, ensuring scalable and efficient operati...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$186K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing HEOR team to drive payer engagement and market access strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient access to innovat...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $122K *

Champion project success by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective coordination, technical direction, and delivery of sustainable development initiatives in climate-vulnerable regions, a...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Program Director do?question toggle

    A Program Director plans and oversees related projects or services, coordinating people, budgets, schedules, and performance measures to meet organizational objectives.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Program Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for leadership experience, program or project management expertise, budgeting and communication skills, and relevant industry knowledge. Some roles require a specific degree or professional certification.

  • Which industries hire Program Directors?question toggle

    Program Directors are hired across industries, including technology, healthcare, education, nonprofit organizations, government, and corporate operations.

  • How much do Program Directors earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, organizational scope, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details.

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

    Search Program Director openings on Ladders and review each listing’s salary range, responsibilities, location, and qualifications to identify opportunities that fit your background.