High-Paying Program Director Jobs

Become a leading figure in your industry with top-tier Program Director positions. As the key driver in program strategy and execution, you would be contributing to your field in remarkable ways and making meaningful impacts.

What Are Program Director Roles?

Program Director roles focus on managing and overseeing a series of projects or a program from inception to completion. They are responsible for coordinating teams, drafting program strategy, communicating with key stakeholders, and assessing program outcomes.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Program Director? Our high-paying job listings are vetted to only include roles over $100K per year, making your job hunt as streamlined and effective as possible. Start exploring now!

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$235K - $254K *

Accelerate your career as a pivotal leader in managing complex programs supporting national security, combining hands-on execution and strategic development to drive growth in cutting-edge defense ini...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$300K - $345K + $120K bonus *

The Business Development Lead / Sales position is a key Business Development role within Regional Market Unit responsible for executing regional business development strategies to acquire target clien...

Kansas City, MO (Clay County) and 24 other locationsRemote

1 week ago

by Peter Abend  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $130K *

Lead the operationalization of governance standards and processes, ensuring strategic alignment and accountability across transformation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streaml...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$124K - $190K *

Partner with us to drive innovative sales strategies in the life sciences sector. Foster high-level relationships, enhance client satisfaction, and lead growth initiatives through tailored proposals a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K *

Lead business origination and deal execution in public finance, enhancing growth in healthcare and education sectors. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to drive strategic initiatives and profession...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Support compliance by ensuring clinical programming meets payer requirements while optimizing processes. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance documentation, and drive performance across all care levels...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by driving deals with leading biopharma companies. Collaborate closely with founders and technical teams to create tailored solutions that meet scientific needs an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $235K *

Lead the charge in advancing technology risk management and controls. Collaborate with executives to enhance compliance and actionable risk insights, ensuring a resilient framework that meets regulato...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing a strategic portfolio of product initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project delivery while aligning with company goals and stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $120K *

Elevate project execution by managing full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with design specifications, developing proposals and exec...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $140K *

Build strong relationships with local government accounts, driving sales growth through strategic outreach, upselling, and renewals while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. Accountability inc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing sales team, driving market insights and fostering a customer-oriented culture in the biopharmaceutical sector, while ensuring strategic alignment and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Innovate within the Consumer Business Services sector by driving growth through consultative selling, strategic relationships, and Salesforce solutions to help clients enhance customer engagement and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate project success by leading client software implementations, ensuring effective delivery under budget and schedule while coordinating across diverse teams and maintaining pivotal client comm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive end-to-end project delivery in SaaS Operations, managing multi-workstreams while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to ensure execution, elevate risk management, and maintain al...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Drive product strategy and high-impact outcomes as a senior leader, owning the vision for care delivery. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to tackle complex challenges and elevate produc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $117K *

Engage with cross-functional teams as a Program Performance Management Specialist, overseeing project performance, financials, and schedules. Utilize project management tools to ensure compliance with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $120K *

Drive strategic project performance management by analyzing and reporting on cost, schedule, and program objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Earned Value Management techniques to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead the development of scalable managed account operations, optimizing workflows and enhancing middle office services for investment managers and sponsors. Drive trade lifecycle oversight and establi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $273K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in the U.S. Government sector by promoting advanced lab automation solutions, fostering key relationships, and enhancing national health initiatives through strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Champion end-to-end manufacturing processes, driving data integrity and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, improve workflows, and implement continuous improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and oversee event experiences worldwide, ensuring coherence across attendee journeys. Lead design strategies, content creation, and production operations, driving impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving cross-functional coordination in rack manufacturing, infrastructure deployment, and operational execution, ensuring timely delivery and site readiness for multiple concurre...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Drive impactful business development initiatives, managing proposal lifecycles and conducting market research to align opportunities with strategic goals, ensuring compliant submissions that enhance g...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $320K *

Lead the charge in strategic people initiatives to enhance organizational success, partnering with leaders to drive talent management, performance strategies, and workforce planning while fostering a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are needed for Program Director roles?question toggle

    Program Directors typically have a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in managing teams, strategic planning, and project management. They also often have industry-specific knowledge and skills.

  • What are the typical responsibilities of a Program Director?question toggle

    A Program Director is responsible for drafting the program strategy, coordinating teams, overseeing projects throughout their lifecycle, communicating with stakeholders and assessing the outcomes.

  • How much can a Program Director earn?question toggle

    Pay scales vary by industry and experience, but Program Director roles listed on Ladders are all vetted to pay over $100,000 per year.