Director Of Program Management Jobs

Director Of Program Management jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, defense, and manufacturing, at levels from senior manager to VP, with specializations in product delivery, portfolio governance, and enterprise transformation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerAMD
Top cityMarlborough, MA
Work type73% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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ARCH Medical Solutions
Director of Sales and Program Management
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Director of Sales and Program Management
ARCH Medical Solutions
Seabrook, New Hampshire
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Smithsonian Institution
Director of Program Management (External Affairs) IS-1001-14
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Director of Program Management (External Affairs) IS-1001-14
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, District of Columbia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$144k - $187k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Cambridge Savings Bank
Director of Program Management Office
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Cambridge Savings Bank
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Director of Program Management Office
Cambridge Savings Bank
Waltham, Massachusetts
Data Analytics
Data Science
$185k - $225k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

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Director of Program Management- Long Beach
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Director of Program Management- Long Beach
Millcreek of Long Beach
Long Beach, Mississippi
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
CPR Certification

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State of Colorado
Director of Care Coordination - Program Management II
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State of Colorado
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Director of Care Coordination - Program Management II
State of Colorado
Colorado
Data Analytics
Data Science
$7,450.16 - $9,878.76/yr
On-Site
Managed case managers
1,001-5,000

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Director Of Program Management Job Market

Who's Hiring

AMD
AMD1 open role
FICO
FICO1 open role
Koddi
Koddi1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of program management jobs.

  • 8-12 years of program or project management experience across complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification from the Project Management Institute
  • Proven experience managing multiple concurrent programs with budgets in the millions
  • Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or ServiceNow
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related technical field
  • Experience establishing or scaling a PMO, including governance frameworks and reporting standards

Tips for Your Director Of Program Management Job Search

Quantify your portfolio impact clearly

Directors of program management live or die by outcomes. Your resume should show budget sizes managed, number of concurrent programs delivered, and cross-functional team scale. Hiring managers discard resumes that list responsibilities without measurable results tied to each role.

Tailor your resume to the portfolio type

Technology companies hire for Agile-heavy portfolio management, while defense and government contractors emphasize EVMS and schedule control. Read each posting carefully and mirror its language. A resume calibrated to the wrong methodology reads as a mismatch even if your experience is strong.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of program management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight your governance framework experience

Many postings at this level screen for experience building or overhauling a PMO. If you've defined stage-gate processes, established reporting cadences, or set program standards across an organization, call that out explicitly in your resume and cover letter.

Prepare a program narrative for interviews

Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through a complex program end to end. Know your most difficult program cold: scope creep you managed, stakeholder conflicts you resolved, and how you kept delivery on schedule. Panels at this level probe for judgment, not process knowledge.

Negotiate scope and authority, not just compensation

Before accepting an offer, clarify reporting structure, headcount authority, and whether the role has real budget ownership. A director title with no direct reports and no program budget is a different job from what the posting implies. Ask for an org chart and a description of current portfolio health.

Director Of Program Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of program managements?

The companies hiring the most director of program managements right now include AMD, FICO, and Koddi, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Technology, defense, and healthcare organizations consistently drive the highest volume of openings at this level.

How many director of program management jobs are remote?

About 27% of director of program management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the senior coordination nature of the role. Portfolio governance, reporting, and stakeholder alignment work tends to be most remote-friendly, while roles tied to hardware, manufacturing, or government contracts typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a director of program management?

Most directors of program management move up through senior program manager or group program manager roles, accumulating experience running large, cross-functional initiatives. Earning a PgMP or PMP certification strengthens your candidacy. Building visible experience owning a full program lifecycle, managing program managers, and influencing executive stakeholders is what distinguishes candidates ready for the director level.

Can you get a director of program management job without direct experience at that level?

Yes, but you'll need to close specific gaps that panels screen for. Senior program managers who have led other program managers, owned a department-wide delivery roadmap, or acted as a de facto PMO lead are competitive. Framing your resume around scope, team leadership, and governance rather than task execution is essential when you haven't held the exact title before.

What does the director of program management interview process look like?

The process typically runs four to six stages: an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and program scope, a panel interview with cross-functional peers and stakeholders, and often a case study or take-home exercise on program prioritization or portfolio health. Final rounds frequently include a presentation to senior leadership on how you'd approach the first ninety days.

Where can I find and apply to director of program management jobs?

You can find and apply to director of program management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each listing without needing to go through a third party.

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