Director Of Program Management Jobs in Connecticut
Director Of Program Management jobs in Connecticut are open across New Haven, Farmington, and West Hartford and other Connecticut metros, with employers like Yale University, Fjord Fish Market, and University of Hartford hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department: Finance Operations
Location: 2 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut
Job ID: 134368WD
Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $174,000.00
Description
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
Directs and assists in developing the goals and activities of finance and administration for Operations units. This position is responsible for developing and implementing the principles for the finance and administration area to meet needs across the University. This position will recommend the parameters for the development of reports, systems, and processes that will adhere to university wide policy. The position will work with stakeholders throughout the university to ensure their needs are met, work is designed using consistent principles and, provide consistent answers to financial questions. This position will play a role in data governance, as required, to meet the objectives. This position plays a key leadership role in providing timely, accurate, high-quality financial work which can be used by leaders at Yale to make decisions and in the implementation and maintenance of a strong internal control environment. This position will manage and support a team of financial analysts, accountants and administrative staff, providing training, guidance, and career development to ensure the continued growth and effectiveness of the finance and administration function. This position will support internal and external audits as needed.
Required Skills and Abilities
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Exceptional organizational, supervisory, managerial, and project management skills. Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects concurrently, organizing workloads, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
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Advanced computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Knowledge of budgeting and planning processes, along with a clear understanding of audit processes.
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Experience with US GAAP accounting and reporting and demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal skills; appreciation of team structure and dynamics; skills in collaboration, group facilitation and consensus building.
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Ability to work successfully in team settings and foster team structures and concepts.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience in higher education and/or operations; experience with Workday Financial Software.
Principal Responsibilities
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Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas.
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Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility.
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Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives.
-
Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility.
-
Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
-
Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies.
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Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.
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May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Job Posting Date
04/24/2026
Job Category
Manager
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Leader (27)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
Department: Finance Operations
Location: 2 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut
Job ID: 134368WD
Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $174,000.00
Description
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
Directs and assists in developing the goals and activities of finance and administration for Operations units. This position is responsible for developing and implementing the principles for the finance and administration area to meet needs across the University. This position will recommend the parameters for the development of reports, systems, and processes that will adhere to university wide policy. The position will work with stakeholders throughout the university to ensure their needs are met, work is designed using consistent principles and, provide consistent answers to financial questions. This position will play a role in data governance, as required, to meet the objectives. This position plays a key leadership role in providing timely, accurate, high-quality financial work which can be used by leaders at Yale to make decisions and in the implementation and maintenance of a strong internal control environment. This position will manage and support a team of financial analysts, accountants and administrative staff, providing training, guidance, and career development to ensure the continued growth and effectiveness of the finance and administration function. This position will support internal and external audits as needed.
Required Skills and Abilities
-
Exceptional organizational, supervisory, managerial, and project management skills. Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects concurrently, organizing workloads, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
-
Advanced computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Knowledge of budgeting and planning processes, along with a clear understanding of audit processes.
-
Experience with US GAAP accounting and reporting and demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.
-
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills; appreciation of team structure and dynamics; skills in collaboration, group facilitation and consensus building.
-
Ability to work successfully in team settings and foster team structures and concepts.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience in higher education and/or operations; experience with Workday Financial Software.
Principal Responsibilities
-
Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas.
-
Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility.
-
Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives.
-
Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility.
-
Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
-
Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies.
-
Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.
-
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Job Posting Date
04/24/2026
Job Category
Manager
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Leader (27)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Director Of Program Management Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Yale University7
- Fjord Fish Market4
- University of Hartford3
- University of Connecticut2
- University of New Haven2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education15
- Media & Entertainment6
- Distribution & Wholesale4
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Banking & Financial Services1
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of program management jobs across Connecticut.
- 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
Director Of Program Management Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How many director of program management jobs are there in Connecticut?
There are 26+ director of program management openings in Connecticut on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New Haven, Farmington, and West Hartford. New positions post regularly as employers across Connecticut hire.
How much do director of program managements make in Connecticut?
Director of program managements in Connecticut earn a median of about $105,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,470 for the lowest 10% to over $167,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Connecticut cities have the most director of program management jobs?
New Haven, Farmington, and West Hartford have the most director of program management openings in Connecticut right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire director of program managements in Connecticut?
Employers hiring director of program managements in Connecticut include Yale University, Fjord Fish Market, and University of Hartford, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote director of program management jobs in Connecticut?
Yes. About 23% of director of program management openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Connecticut metros.
How do I apply for director of program management jobs in Connecticut?
You can apply to director of program management jobs in Connecticut directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Connecticut location, then apply to each one that fits.
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