<p><strong>Director of Program Management</strong></p><p>A growing organization in the healthcare and life sciences space is seeking a seasoned Program Management leader to establish and scale its Project Management Office (PMO). This high-impact role will report directly to executive leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across departments and external partners.</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The VP/Director of Program Management will be responsible for building a high-performing PMO, overseeing the delivery of complex, multi-channel initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the organization. This leader will bring a strong technical foundation, a consultative mindset, and a passion for building scalable systems and teams.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>PMO Leadership</strong>: Build and lead a centralized PMO, starting with a small team and scaling based on organizational needs.</li><li><strong>Program Delivery</strong>: Oversee full lifecycle delivery of integrated programs across digital and print channels, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.</li><li><strong>Technical Collaboration</strong>: Partner closely with engineering, product, and design teams to ensure seamless execution of technical projects.</li><li><strong>Tool Governance</strong>: Serve as the enterprise lead for project management platforms, driving adoption, standardization, and automation across departments.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong>: Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and external partners, presenting program health, risks, and opportunities with clarity and confidence.</li><li><strong>Financial Oversight</strong>: Manage program budgets and resource planning to ensure profitability and mitigate delivery risks.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a fast-paced agency or consulting environment, managing multiple client engagements and delivery cycles.</li><li>Strong technical background, ideally having started in software development before transitioning into program leadership.</li><li>Proven success in building and scaling PMO functions, mentoring project managers, and implementing enterprise-level tools.</li><li>Familiarity with regulated industries such as healthcare or life sciences is a plus.</li><li>Comfortable interfacing with executive stakeholders and presenting strategic insights in high-stakes environments.</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic thinking and systems-level problem solving</li><li>Technical fluency and cross-functional collaboration</li><li>People leadership and team development</li><li>Operational rigor and accountability</li><li>Clear, persuasive communication across audiences</li></ul><p><br></p>

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