Program Director

Responsibilities

• Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
  
• Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes
  
• Develop or approve budgets and operations
  
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements
  
• Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems
  
• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
  
• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed
  
• Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues
  
• Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies
  
• Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations
  

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as program director or other managerial position
  
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
  
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
  
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
  
• Working knowledge of MS office and program management software (e.g. Basecamp, MS Project etc.)
  
• A business acumen with a strategic ability Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills