Program Director Jobs

Program Director jobs are open across healthcare, nonprofits, education, technology, and government, at every level from emerging manager to senior executive, with specializations in clinical programs, community services, product operations, and grant-funded initiatives. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,762+
Top stateNew York
Top employerAmerican Heart Association
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Behavior Interventions, Inc.
Assistant Program Director
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Behavior Interventions, Inc.
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Assistant Program Director
Behavior Interventions, Inc.
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Master's degree in applied behavior analysis
501-1,000

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University of Miami
Director, Clinical Program - School Health Initiative
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University of Miami
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Director, Clinical Program - School Health Initiative
University of Miami
Miami, Florida
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Ericsson
Program Director - HCP
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Ericsson
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Program Director - HCP
Ericsson
Texas
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Meridian Services
Non-Profit Program Director - Headwaters Relief Organization
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Meridian Services
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Non-Profit Program Director - Headwaters Relief Organization
Meridian Services
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Bachelor's degree in emergency management
501-1,000

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Koniag Government Services
Program Director
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Koniag Government Services
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Program Director
Koniag Government Services
Remote
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business

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Program Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Heart Association
    American Heart Association157
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health113
  • Sevita
    Sevita69
  • YMCA
    YMCA41
  • H
    Healogics36

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services52
  • Non-Profit & Social Services41
  • Education30
  • Technology & Software17
  • Consulting & Professional Services14

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program director jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in a relevant field
  • Five or more years of program management or leadership experience
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and track program performance metrics
  • Experience developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders or funders
  • Strong written communication skills for reports, proposals, and presentations
  • Familiarity with project management tools and data tracking systems

Tips for Your Program Director Job Search

Quantify program scale on your resume

Hiring managers for program director roles want to see budget size, team headcount, and the number of concurrent workstreams you've managed. Replace vague phrases like 'led multiple programs' with concrete figures that reflect operational complexity and accountability.

Tailor your resume to the funding model

A government-contracted program director role values compliance and reporting experience, while a nonprofit role often weights grant management and donor accountability. Read each job description for the funding context and reorder your bullet points to match it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists program director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.

Target postings by program type not just title

Search for specific program types you've run, such as workforce development, clinical trials, or afterschool education. Many strong-fit postings use alternate titles like program manager or director of programs, so searching by program type uncovers openings a title-only search misses.

Prepare a portfolio of program outcomes

Interviewers at this level routinely ask for evidence of past program success. Bring a one-page summary of two or three programs you directed, showing the problem, your approach, and the measurable result. It shifts the conversation from hypotheticals to demonstrated leadership.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Before finalizing compensation, clarify reporting lines, decision-making authority, and budget control. Program director roles vary widely in actual autonomy, and a title with narrow scope limits your ability to deliver results and grow. Getting clarity upfront protects your leverage at the offer stage.

Program Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most program directors?

The companies hiring the most program directors right now include American Heart Association, CVS Health, and Sevita, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in healthcare systems, large nonprofits, and government contractors.

How many program director jobs are remote?

About 50% of program director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote options most common in grant-funded nonprofit roles, public health programs, and technology-adjacent operations. Roles requiring direct service delivery, clinical oversight, or community presence are more likely to require in-person or on-site work.

How do you become a program director?

Most program directors start in coordinator or manager roles and build experience running discrete projects before moving into full program ownership. A bachelor's degree is typically the minimum, and many employers in healthcare, education, and government prefer a master's. Developing skills in budget management, stakeholder reporting, and cross-functional team leadership accelerates the path to director-level responsibility.

Can you get hired as a program director without direct experience?

It's possible if you can demonstrate program-scale responsibility under a different title. Hiring managers focus on whether you've owned outcomes, managed resources, and led teams, not on whether your previous role used the word 'director.' Strong candidates without the title often come from senior project management, department operations, or grant coordination roles where the scope of work matches what a program director does.

What does the program director interview process look like?

Most program director interviews include a phone screen with HR, a structured competency interview with a hiring manager or panel, and at least one round focused on a past program you led from launch to evaluation. Some employers add a written exercise or presentation on how you'd approach a current organizational challenge. Government and nonprofit roles may involve a formal scoring committee.

Where can I find and apply to program director jobs?

You can find and apply to program director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your background and experience, then apply directly to each listing without extra steps.

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