Program Management Director Jobs

Explore Program Management Director opportunities for experienced leaders who can turn business strategy into coordinated, measurable outcomes. These senior professionals oversee complex programs, guide cross-functional teams and help organizations deliver priorities on time and within budget. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including leadership opportunities across industries.

What Does a Program Management Director Do?

A Program Management Director establishes governance and delivery practices for portfolios of related projects and initiatives. The role may involve setting program priorities, managing budgets and schedules, tracking risks and dependencies, and communicating progress to executives. Directors also build and mentor program teams, resolve escalations and ensure work supports organizational objectives.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a strong record leading large, complex programs and influencing stakeholders across departments. Useful capabilities include strategic planning, portfolio management, financial oversight, change management, risk mitigation and executive communication. Depending on the organization, experience with Agile, traditional project management methods, program management offices (PMOs), or industry-specific regulations may also be important.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Program Management Directors work in sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, consulting, manufacturing and government. Their scope can include product launches, enterprise transformations, infrastructure initiatives, operational improvements and regulatory programs. Professionals may advance into vice president, chief operating officer or enterprise transformation leadership roles.

Find Program Management Director Jobs

Use Ladders to explore vetted Program Management Director jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries and leadership scope to find opportunities that match your experience and career goals. Job responsibilities and compensation vary by employer, location and qualifications.

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$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in monitoring transactional risk for banking and treasury services, ensuring effective fraud detection and credit risk management across multiple program layers while driving resolutio...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advancing marketing capabilities by translating business strategies into impactful product outcomes. Drive innovation across multiple channels, enhancing customer engagement and del...

Somerville, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving efficiency and innovation in support of critical defe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex enterprise projects, driving change, and optimizing client relationships. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and enhance project management proce...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert guidance in Privilege Access Management. Leverage your technical skills to support enterprise clients, ensuring seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $199K *

Champion a high-performing team of data engineers to drive data transformation, influence technical architecture, and ensure reliable data systems while aligning with business objectives and engineeri...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$300K - $350K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in early clinical development. Lead cross-functional strategies and execution for a high-priority program, ensuring alignment and decision-making to advance a pot...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of strategic planning and program management, driving innovative financial forecasting and operational excellence. Lead day-to-day program operations, enhance service offerings, a...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming ideas into impactful products, owning the entire process from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with engineering and customers to deliver innovative solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team to lead construction administration projects, ensuring seamless execution from design to closeout. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage client relations, and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead project finance activities, manage billing, and ensure accurate financial execution across global security portfolios while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive...

Alexandria, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in security compliance audits and program management, ensuring clients are audit-ready. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to enhance security practices, translating complex concepts i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Transform enterprise cybersecurity programs by leading AI-driven initiatives and modernization efforts. Collaborate with C-suite executives to design and implement comprehensive security roadmaps, enh...

Fairfax, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $215K *

Shape the future of value-based payments by leading product strategy, overseeing team development, and driving market innovations within a collaborative, cross-functional environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $300K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive ML/AI initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic goals. Collaborate with senior leaders to transform ambitious strategies into actionable plans, me...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $273K *

Empower revenue teams by building and leading a world-class Success Architecture team. Drive implementation, adoption, and technical credibility while fostering strategic partnerships across Product...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Knowledge Management program that enhances IT support services, fosters collaboration, and drives efficiency for a large-scale enterprise environment. Make a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Engage in leading a diverse technical team to drive innovative engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and t...

Warren, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of hardware and support services for veterinary practices, driving P&L performance, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $190K *

Transform employee relations by building a robust ER model, leading complex investigations, and empowering HR teams. Drive strategic initiatives while managing sensitive employee matters to create eff...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Transform the utilities landscape by leading consulting projects, delivering actionable insights, and advising clients on innovative solutions to enhance business value and adapt to industry changes...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $207K *

Champion the design and ownership of a robust People Data Access & Governance framework, ensuring responsible data access while partnering with cross-functional teams to navigate compliance and ethica...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Lead project teams to deliver quality IT solutions, managing multi-disciplinary staff and overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle from design to implementation for a large-scale agency contract...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Program Management Director do?question toggle

    A Program Management Director oversees a group of related projects or strategic initiatives, aligning teams, budgets, schedules and governance with business goals. The role typically includes managing risks, reporting progress to executives and supporting successful delivery.

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

    Employers commonly look for extensive program or project leadership experience, strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, and a record of delivering complex initiatives. Some roles also require relevant industry expertise, formal credentials or experience with specific delivery methods.

  • How much do Program Management Directors earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on industry, location, organization size and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities that pay $100,000 or more; review each listing for its stated compensation and requirements.

  • Which industries hire Program Management Directors?question toggle

    Organizations in technology, healthcare, finance, consulting, manufacturing and government hire Program Management Directors. Their work may span product development, business transformation, operations, infrastructure or regulatory initiatives.

  • What is the difference between a Program Management Director and a Project Director?question toggle

    A Program Management Director typically coordinates multiple related projects to achieve broader strategic outcomes, while a Project Director may focus on the leadership and delivery of a particular large project. Titles and responsibilities differ among employers.