Director – Program Management

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Role : Director – Program Management

Overview:
The Director of Program Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide initiatives, including complex multi-cloud migration programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and fostering operational excellence across the organization. This role leads the Project Management Office (PMO), overseeing large-scale programs, optimizing delivery frameworks, and cultivating a high-performing, engaged team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead cross-functional programs and transformation initiatives from strategy to execution, including multi-cloud migration efforts across AWS, Azure and GCP platforms.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and change.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, facilitating governance and stakeholder alignment.

Portfolio & Process Optimization

• Enhance project delivery using Agile, Scrum@Scale, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Promote adoption of modern tools (e.g., Jira, Power BI) for improved transparency and performance.
• Drive standardization and optimization of cloud migration processes, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance across platforms.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead a geographically distributed team of project and program managers.
• Define team strategy, set performance objectives, and foster a culture of excellence.
• Drive capability building through coaching, training, and career development.
• Champion an inclusive and collaborative team culture with strong employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in project/program management, including 5+ years in leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven success in leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives in matrixed environments.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum@Scale, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive collaboration skills.
• Hands-on experience managing multi-cloud migration programs, including planning, execution, and post-migration optimization.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP or equivalent.
• Agile certifications (SAFe, CSM, PMI-ACP).
• Experience with advanced reporting and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated success in transformation and change management.

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