Overview
On Site
USD 150,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Reporting
Program Management
Operational Excellence
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Clarity
Budget
Resource Planning
Management
Software Development
PMO
Mentorship
Health Care
Life Sciences
Presentations
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Fluency
Collaboration
Leadership
Team Building
Accountability
Communication
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET
Job Details
Description
Director of Program Management
A growing organization in the healthcare and life sciences space is seeking a seasoned Program Management leader to establish and scale its Project Management Office (PMO). This high-impact role will report directly to executive leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across departments and external partners.
Role Summary
The VP/Director of Program Management will be responsible for building a high-performing PMO, overseeing the delivery of complex, multi-channel initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the organization. This leader will bring a strong technical foundation, a consultative mindset, and a passion for building scalable systems and teams.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Core Competencies
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
Director of Program Management
A growing organization in the healthcare and life sciences space is seeking a seasoned Program Management leader to establish and scale its Project Management Office (PMO). This high-impact role will report directly to executive leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across departments and external partners.
Role Summary
The VP/Director of Program Management will be responsible for building a high-performing PMO, overseeing the delivery of complex, multi-channel initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the organization. This leader will bring a strong technical foundation, a consultative mindset, and a passion for building scalable systems and teams.
Key Responsibilities
- PMO Leadership: Build and lead a centralized PMO, starting with a small team and scaling based on organizational needs.
- Program Delivery: Oversee full lifecycle delivery of integrated programs across digital and print channels, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Technical Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, product, and design teams to ensure seamless execution of technical projects.
- Tool Governance: Serve as the enterprise lead for project management platforms, driving adoption, standardization, and automation across departments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and external partners, presenting program health, risks, and opportunities with clarity and confidence.
- Financial Oversight: Manage program budgets and resource planning to ensure profitability and mitigate delivery risks.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience in a fast-paced agency or consulting environment, managing multiple client engagements and delivery cycles.
- Strong technical background, ideally having started in software development before transitioning into program leadership.
- Proven success in building and scaling PMO functions, mentoring project managers, and implementing enterprise-level tools.
- Familiarity with regulated industries such as healthcare or life sciences is a plus.
- Comfortable interfacing with executive stakeholders and presenting strategic insights in high-stakes environments.
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and systems-level problem solving
- Technical fluency and cross-functional collaboration
- People leadership and team development
- Operational rigor and accountability
- Clear, persuasive communication across audiences
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
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