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We are a rapidly growing, Boston-based medical technology company using AI to enable clinicians to make informed decisions on cardiovascular care - leading to better patient outcomes, improved quality of care, and reduced healthcare costs. Come work at Elucid and be part of delivering on our mission to prevent heart attacks and strokes!
Bringing a medical device to market takes a hundred decisions made by a dozen teams. It takes someone who can help navigate the tradeoffs and keep every team moving from idea to delivery. As our Director of Program Management, you’ll build the governance, portfolio planning and launch readiness practices that let our organization scale, while staying hands-on leading key cross-functional initiatives. Working across R&D, product, clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams, you’ll align leaders around the decisions that matter and add structure without slowing our dynamic, growing teams down. Your SaMD experience and your ability to bring people with you through change will help our AI-enabled cardiovascular imaging products reach the clinicians and patients who need them most.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 8+ years of program management experience owning complex, cross-functional programs from idea to delivery, and 3+ years of experience managing a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in the medical device industry, with working knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards and experience applying these to agile software development and risk management in a SaMD (software-as-a-medical-device) environment.
- Startup or high-growth experience building and scaling program management practices, with comfort doing both hands-on program work and strategic PMO leadership.
- Experience building executive governance forums, such as quarterly portfolio reviews, with data-driven analysis of capacity, dependencies, and tradeoffs to inform prioritization decisions.
- Experience managing, coaching, and hiring program or project managers.
- A highly collaborative and persuasive style, with a track record of leading change management, introducing and reinforcing new processes, and driving alignment across an organization.
- Cardiovascular or imaging program experience, familiarity with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Roadmunk, and Salesforce, and PMP/PgMP/Agile certification preferred.
Work Location:
- For local candidates in Greater Boston, we operate in a hybrid model with regular in-office collaboration. Candidates outside of the Boston area are invited to apply as fully-remote employees.
- The anticipated base salary range for this position at Elucid is $180,000-$215,000. Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, relevant experience, certifications, and geography as outlined in the job description.
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At Elucid, we believe the best work happens in a flexible hybrid environment. Boston-area employees are encouraged to work from the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to come in additional days if they prefer. Fully remote employees outside the Boston area come in as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Elucid. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
We understand that self-doubt can sometimes prevent great candidates from applying. If you believe you can make an impact at Elucid, even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply!
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We are a rapidly growing, Boston-based medical technology company using AI to enable clinicians to make informed decisions on cardiovascular care - leading to better patient outcomes, improved quality of care, and reduced healthcare costs. Come work at Elucid and be part of delivering on our mission to prevent heart attacks and strokes!
Bringing a medical device to market takes a hundred decisions made by a dozen teams. It takes someone who can help navigate the tradeoffs and keep every team moving from idea to delivery. As our Director of Program Management, you’ll build the governance, portfolio planning and launch readiness practices that let our organization scale, while staying hands-on leading key cross-functional initiatives. Working across R&D, product, clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams, you’ll align leaders around the decisions that matter and add structure without slowing our dynamic, growing teams down. Your SaMD experience and your ability to bring people with you through change will help our AI-enabled cardiovascular imaging products reach the clinicians and patients who need them most.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 8+ years of program management experience owning complex, cross-functional programs from idea to delivery, and 3+ years of experience managing a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in the medical device industry, with working knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards and experience applying these to agile software development and risk management in a SaMD (software-as-a-medical-device) environment.
- Startup or high-growth experience building and scaling program management practices, with comfort doing both hands-on program work and strategic PMO leadership.
- Experience building executive governance forums, such as quarterly portfolio reviews, with data-driven analysis of capacity, dependencies, and tradeoffs to inform prioritization decisions.
- Experience managing, coaching, and hiring program or project managers.
- A highly collaborative and persuasive style, with a track record of leading change management, introducing and reinforcing new processes, and driving alignment across an organization.
- Cardiovascular or imaging program experience, familiarity with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Roadmunk, and Salesforce, and PMP/PgMP/Agile certification preferred.
Work Location:
- For local candidates in Greater Boston, we operate in a hybrid model with regular in-office collaboration. Candidates outside of the Boston area are invited to apply as fully-remote employees.
- The anticipated base salary range for this position at Elucid is $180,000-$215,000. Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, relevant experience, certifications, and geography as outlined in the job description.
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At Elucid, we believe the best work happens in a flexible hybrid environment. Boston-area employees are encouraged to work from the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to come in additional days if they prefer. Fully remote employees outside the Boston area come in as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Elucid. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
We understand that self-doubt can sometimes prevent great candidates from applying. If you believe you can make an impact at Elucid, even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
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 MaxLinear, Apple, and Optum, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 75% of director of program management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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