Program Director

Position : Program Director

Location : Denver, CO (Local resource required)

Duration : Longterm Contract

Responsibilities :

• Develop and oversee strategic program roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Lead the creation of comprehensive, cross-functional execution plans that balance scope, budget, schedule, and quality for multiple concurrent programs.
• Establish and maintain robust program governance frameworks, including contingency plans, risk management strategies, communication protocols, and stakeholder agreements.
• Direct and mentor cross-functional teams and program / project managers, ensuring cohesive delivery against program objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, both internally and externally, to safeguard program success.
• Drive resolution of complex challenges by facilitating collaboration and negotiating optimal outcomes among internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Act as the primary strategic liaison for customers, and key partners / vendors, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop program and project managers, fostering leadership capabilities and promoting best practices across the organization.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance program delivery and business outcomes.
• Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-achieving program environment that inspires excellence and innovation.
• Oversee program-level financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and invoicing, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, financials, and key milestones to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely execution of administrative tasks, including scope approvals, purchase order accruals, and customer invoicing.
• Represent strategic customer engagements and partner negotiations.
• Perform additional duties as required to achieve program and organizational goals.

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