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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$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing initiatives for machine learning models and AI features. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, monitor KPIs, and enhance data-driven decision-making...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $248K *

Lead enterprise-scale operations for cloud services, ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. Drive a multidisciplinary team, manage service transitions, and leverage data-driven metrics to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic people initiatives that enhance performance and drive operational excellence across our global advertising teams. Foster collaboration, innovation, and accountabi...

Hoboken, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$107K - $157K *

Discover career advancement by leading and managing capital projects across North America's plant network, ensuring successful execution from planning through comprehensive reporting, while fostering...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $124K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex IT projects that drive strategic outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions that enhance organizati...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower organizations by developing and executing impactful communication strategies and change management initiatives across diverse global projects, ensuring alignment and engagement among stakehold...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion communication strategies and change initiatives, driving engagement across global teams. Leverage your expertise to enhance user adoption and support transformational projects in a dynamic en...

Tampa, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $150K *

Shape the future of our enterprise data platform by leading product strategy, defining capabilities, and ensuring alignment across business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and truste...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage the LiveOps Track for our flagship title, driving monetization and event innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize revenue strategies and enhance player engagement through...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$228K - $423K *

Shape the future of advanced missile programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic R&D initiatives, and ensuring alignment with customer needs. Your efforts will pave the way for gener...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $190K *

Champion project delivery and financial management within the Enterprise Data portfolio. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, effective communication, and risk mitigation while prep...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $113K *

Engineer and deliver diverse projects while managing timelines, risks, and resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and maintain project budgets. Shape the future o...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by managing innovative projects in autonomous driving. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mitigate risks, and drive solutions through data analysis and effective communication in a d...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead energy efficiency programs, manage cross-functional teams, and develop strategic plans that exceed client expectations while driving sustainability initiatives and fosterin...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and development of innovative analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that drive measurabl...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower project success through effective coordination and communication, ensuring client satisfaction and project completion on time and within budget. Be a key player in managing diverse teams and r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $194K *

Lead and manage multiple solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff while maintaining client communicati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Take ownership of defining and operationalizing a customer ROI framework across teams, fostering strategic growth initiatives through measurable value outcomes while enabling effective customer engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...

Ithaca, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing biomarker program operations, ensuring seamless sample processing from collection to storage. Collaborate across teams to uphold quality and compliance while driving grow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $93K *

Drive operational excellence as a Deputy Program Manager, overseeing a nationwide respite care program for military families. Ensure compliance, manage intake processes, and lead a dedicated team to d...

Arlington, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of portfolio management by leading AI-enabled product strategies. Collaborate across teams to transform insights into actionable decisions, ensuring customer success and product adopt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $157K *

Transform asset management programs by leading multi-site inspections and enhancing client partnerships. Drive continuous improvement while managing project scope, budget, and quality in the manufactu...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.