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Remote program director jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors from nonprofit and healthcare to tech and education. Employers currently hiring include Stanley Black & Decker, Payabli, and Clarity Innovations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Overview
Trillion Technology Solutions is seeking a senior CMS growth leader to own and expand the company's CMS account, driving business development, capture, and program execution within the Centers for MedicareMedicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This role is accountable for full lifecycle account leadership-including pipeline development, capture execution, contract oversight, and relationship expansion-and will serve as Trillion's primary face to CMS.
Location (Firm Requirement)
Baltimore Metro Area (Required)
- Candidates must reside in the Baltimore metro area
- Regular, in-person presence at CMS is required
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Trillion's CMS Account Owner
- Develop and execute a CMS account strategy
- Lead end-to-end capture efforts
- Expand and leverage CMS relationships
- Identify opportunities across CMS BPAs, GWACs, and IDIQs
- Build and manage strategic partnerships
- Provide pipeline visibility and bid/no-bid recommendations
- Oversee program execution and contract performance
- Represent Trillion at CMS and industry engagements
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years supporting CMS programs
- Capture leadership / BD / account management experience
- Experience with CMS BPAs, GWACs, IDIQs
- Proven CMS account growth and wins
- Established CMS relationships
- Federal contract management / program oversight experience
- Strong understanding of CMS acquisition environment
- Proposal development experience
- Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Former CMS employee or contractor
- Large CMS IT or data program delivery experience
- Account lead or program director experience
- PMP or equivalent certification
- Active clearance or ability to obtain
Trillion is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Stanley Black & Decker20
- Payabli4P
- Clarity Innovations4
- IQVIA3
- DEPT®3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing21
- Technology & Software17
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Program Director Job Search
Signal your async communication skills early
Remote program directors run on written updates, status docs, and structured check-ins. Highlight specific examples of async communication in your resume and cover letter, such as weekly stakeholder digests, Confluence documentation, or Slack-based project reporting, so hiring managers see you can lead without face-to-face contact.
Filter your search to remote-first organizations
Companies built for distributed work integrate remote program management into their culture rather than bolting it on. Prioritize roles at organizations that have operated remotely for years. Their program directors have real authority, structured handoffs, and tools like Notion, ClickUp, or Jira already in place.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote program director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Check it regularly since remote roles at distributed teams fill quickly.
Prepare for remote-specific interview scenarios
Remote program director interviews routinely include questions about managing scope without in-person escalation paths and keeping distributed stakeholders aligned. Practice describing how you've resolved timeline conflicts or resource gaps entirely through written communication, video calls, and structured documentation.
Build a visible record of remote project outcomes
Create a simple one-page project portfolio or a shared document that shows program scope, your coordination methods, and measurable outcomes for two or three initiatives. Remote hiring managers can't walk the office floor to verify your work, so a concrete record of results does that job for them.
Remote Program Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote program director job?
Target organizations that already operate distributed teams, since they build remote program management into how they work rather than treating it as an exception. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, proactive written communication, and the ability to move projects forward without in-person oversight. Concrete experience coordinating cross-functional teams asynchronously, familiarity with project management tools like Asana or Jira, and a history of hitting milestones independently will give you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote program directors?
Employers currently hiring remote program directors include Stanley Black & Decker, Payabli, and Clarity Innovations, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first companies and large distributed organizations across tech, healthcare, nonprofit, and education sectors are the most consistent sources of remote program director openings.
Can you get a remote program director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level program director roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage complexity without in-person support from day one. Nonprofit organizations and mission-driven startups are more likely to take a chance on emerging talent. Demonstrating that you can coordinate people and deliverables remotely, through volunteer program work, committee leadership, or freelance project coordination, substitutes meaningfully for formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote program director jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated program management results, relevant certifications like PMP or Agile credentials, and a portfolio of successfully delivered initiatives over formal educational credentials. That said, roles in healthcare, government-adjacent organizations, and some nonprofits may still list a bachelor's degree as a baseline requirement, so the answer depends on the sector.
Which industries hire the most remote program directors?
Remote program director roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors hire program directors remotely because their operations rely on coordinating distributed contributors, vendors, or service delivery teams across multiple locations and time zones.
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