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

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Overview

Open roles8
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerFalcata
Top cityWaltham, MA
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Associate Director, Program Management Office, Global Medical Affairs - Solid Tumor Franchise
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Associate Director, Program Management Office, Global Medical Affairs - Solid Tumor Franchise
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$149k - $199k/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Director, Program Management Office
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Director, Program Management Office
Ob Hospitalist Group
Greenville, South Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$175k - $190k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Sr Director, Office of Program Management
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Sr Director, Office of Program Management
Fortem Technologies
Lindon, Utah
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
11-50

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Program Management Office (PMO) Director
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Program Management Office (PMO) Director
Falcata
Huntsville, Alabama
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in business

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Director of Program Management Office (PMO)
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Director of Program Management Office (PMO)
Dedicated Computing
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Master's degree in business administration
201-500

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Director, Program Management Office Job Market

Who's Hiring

Falcata1 open role
Alkermes1 open role
BeOne Medicines1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in Director, program management office jobs.

  • 10 or more years of program or project management experience, including at least 3 in a leadership role
  • Proven experience establishing or maturing a PMO function within a complex organization
  • PMP certification or equivalent credential required by the majority of postings
  • Proficiency with enterprise project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Planview
  • Strong executive stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, with many roles preferring an MBA

Tips for Your Director, Program Management Office Job Search

Quantify portfolio governance achievements clearly

Your resume should show the scale of programs you've overseen: total budget managed, number of concurrent projects, and measurable outcomes like on-time delivery rate improvements or cost reductions. Hiring managers for PMO director roles scan for scope, not just titles.

Highlight your PMO maturity model experience

Many employers are building or scaling their PMOs from scratch. Calling out hands-on experience with maturity assessments, process standardization, or methodology implementation signals you can operate in ambiguous environments, not just manage an established function.

Align your certifications to the employer's methodology

A PMP signals foundational rigor, but if the job description mentions Agile at scale, SAFe, or PRINCE2, make sure any matching credentials appear prominently. Tailoring your credential emphasis to each listing increases your interview conversion rate meaningfully.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare a PMO transformation case study

Interviewers for director-level PMO roles frequently ask you to walk through a PMO you built or restructured. Prepare one concise example covering the before state, your intervention, the governance model you introduced, and the measurable result. Practice delivering it in under four minutes.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify reporting lines, decision authority over project prioritization, and headcount before accepting. PMO director roles vary widely in real authority, and misaligned expectations are a leading reason directors leave within the first year.

Director, Program Management Office Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director, program management offices?

The most active employers for director, program management offices right now are Falcata, Alkermes, and BeOne Medicines, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Utah, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large enterprises undergoing digital transformation or post-merger integration.

How many director, program management office jobs are remote?

About 100% of director, program management office openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in portfolio oversight, strategic planning, and reporting functions. Roles that require direct team leadership, executive presence in leadership reviews, or hands-on PMO build-outs are more likely to require on-site or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become a director, program management office?

Start by building deep delivery experience as a project or program manager across multiple business units, then move into PMO leadership roles such as PMO manager or program director. Earning a PMP credential strengthens your candidacy, and experience driving governance frameworks, portfolio reporting, or methodology standardization is what distinguishes director-level candidates from senior managers when applying.

Can you get hired as a director, program management office with little experience?

Candidates without a full PMO director background can break in by demonstrating ownership of a PMO build, a significant governance overhaul, or an enterprise-scale program with cross-functional complexity. Many hiring managers weigh demonstrated leadership of ambiguous, high-stakes programs over years in a formal PMO title, especially at organizations that are standing up their first PMO.

What does the director, program management office interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on scope and leadership style, followed by a panel with the hiring executive and functional stakeholders. Expect a case study or presentation round where you are asked to assess a PMO's current state and recommend improvements. Final stages often include a conversation with the CHRO or CFO given the cross-functional budget authority the role carries.

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

You can find and apply to director, program management office jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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