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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$75K - $90K *

Manage all aspects of flooring projects, ensuring timely completion, quality standards, and customer satisfaction. Coordinate communication among stakeholders and oversee project execution from start...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead and manage complex international programs, providing strategic planning, advisory support, and program management across diverse global initiatives while collaborating with fed...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of storytelling in a vibrant newsroom, leading a talented team to discover and deliver impactful news across multiple platforms while maximizing audience engagement and fostering a cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $115K *

Lead the development and management of an aviation training program, driving team performance and student success through strong leadership, collaboration, and strategic partnerships to foster impactf...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that fosters academic excellence and equity through innovative leadership in the Arts and Sciences, supporting curriculum development, faculty collaboration, and student success initiative...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of academic and administrative leadership for the Arts and Sciences division, guiding curriculum development and fostering collaboration to enhance student success and uphold institutio...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative online training solutions, collaborating with instructional designers and subject matter experts to enhance accessibility and engagement for Government personnel. M...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Drive the product management strategy in healthcare technology, leading a team to innovate and develop software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer needs and achieve business ob...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate customer impact by leading a team of product managers to innovate and execute a strategic product roadmap in the healthcare technology sector, ensuring alignment with business objectives and e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate the product management team, ensuring healthcare tech solutions meet client needs and drive business outcomes through strategic teamwork and visionary roadmap execution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful clinical programs advancing a breakthrough technology, overseeing milestones, execution, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data strategy by leading engineering efforts and driving compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable data systems and AI capabilities, ensuring operational excel...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate our manufacturing programs by leading technical execution, ensuring clear communication, and aligning stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle from initiation to delivery, while managing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's responsible for leading complex Federal IT initiatives, overseeing program performance, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely contract deliverables while serving as...

1 week ago

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

$128K - $217K *

Join a team that drives innovative product development through strategic leadership. As a pivotal Project Manager, you'll oversee cross-functional engineering efforts and ensure successful project exe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the UMass Chan Shriver Center ECHO Program, driving strategic initiatives, overseeing collaborative healthcare learning projects, and ensuring program sustainability and improvement for underserv...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Grow your skills by overseeing digital models, ensuring quality and collaboration within project teams. This role plays a critical part in delivering exceptional designs that improve health and wellbe...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Innovate cross-functional operations by driving initiatives that align people, processes, and systems. This key individual contributor role ensures efficiency, accountability, and scalability across d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at delivering high-quality operational initiatives across departments. Lead strategic programs that drive efficiency, accountability, and scalability while ensuring alignment on go...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K *

Build and lead an innovative Aquatics team, developing and overseeing dynamic programs that ensure safety and exceptional experiences for all participants, while collaborating with community organizat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$97K - $113K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of Humanities and Social Sciences through innovative educational strategies, operational oversight, and collaborative governance, ensuring student success and pro...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Create impactful transformation initiatives by leading program management efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, and driving successful outcomes while coordinating cross-functiona...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $113K *

Empower student success through strategic advising and targeted employer outreach. Utilize your expertise to connect students with business and finance opportunities, while enhancing engagement throug...

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of internet speed enhancements through program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis across multiple teams, ensuring timely execution and effective comm...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $138K *

Champion the advancement of educational initiatives through effective fundraising, alumni engagement, and community outreach. Drive strategic development efforts and stakeholder partnerships to suppor...

3 days ago

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

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.