Director Program Management

About Our ClientOur client is a data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on the hiring company's Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics, and AI. The hiring company is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. About The RoleOur client is seeking a Director, Program Management to translate its technical vision into scalable, high-impact programs that drive business growth.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering, security, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate combines a strategic mindset with technical expertise and a passion for building robust processes that enable teams to deliver at scale. You will leverage strong analytical skills to dive into program metrics and requirements, while always keeping the broader company objectives in focus. The team values getting it right over being right, and winning the game over individual accolades. The impact you will have:

Identifies opportunity areas and drives cross-functional outcomes to grow and scale the company. Own operationalizing and delivering on the business or technical outcomes in conjunction with cross-functional business partners, while driving alignment with senior leadership. Measure quantifiable impact of the outcomes implemented and create well-defined KPIs to ensure successful execution of programs and sustainable improvement. Enable a tailored approach to meet the customer / business needs by adjusting behavior and outcomes based on the dynamics of the team, stakeholder, and program situation(s). Build a strong team by coaching internal talent and recruiting top talent into the organization.

Be self-driven, and show the ability to drive decisions on ambiguous asks with incomplete data. What They look for: 8+ years of experience in driving strategic initiatives across many functions, influencing stakeholders VP+. Deep expertise in program management methodologies and toolsStrong executive presence and influence. Advanced research and analysis skills that you can flex to address a complex problem and/or situationDemonstrate an advanced ability to define and break down ambiguous and complex business or technical problemsCommunicate complex ideas with authority, influencing stakeholders including executives and department leadership at the company.

Experience in the enterprise software industry, SaaS, and B2B experience preferred. Comfortable and thrive in a rapidly scaling and dynamic startup environment8+ years of relevant product management experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience. Pay Range TransparencyThe company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, the company anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary Range$210,300—$294,375 USDBenefitsOur client strives to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of its employees. Note: “We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position.

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