Program Director

Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau. We’re an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation.

As a Program Director , you'll be responsible for the oversight of key company accounts – typically large accounts or accounts consisting of multiple projects. This role establishes programs and their objectives based on the client’s business goals and the needs of their audiences and end users. Program directors are strategic advisors, driving overall program vision, collaborating with stakeholders and C‑suite‑level contacts, along with internal team members. This person works closely with cross‑functional team members to ensure the product vision is at the forefront of decision making, and that team members work together to deliver value to both end users and stakeholders. They’re able to clearly set expectations with our clients and teams, calmly and effectively navigate challenges inherent to client, agency, and creative work, and communicate effectively both internally and externally to delegate and guide project roles across the team.

At Insomniac, we leverage AI to free our teams from routine tasks so they can focus on the aspects of our functions that are most valuable. We thrive on creative problem‑solving, collaboration, and innovation. By thoughtfully integrating AI into our workflows, we’re not only improving productivity but also ensuring our people have the tools to do their best work. This empowers us to build smarter solutions and deliver stronger results for our clients.

This role is focused on excellence in delivery – overseeing project managers to ensure programs run smoothly, achieve the highest creative and technical standards, and meet or exceed desired results. Success in this role is gauged by overall quality of work, and client and internal team satisfaction.

General Responsibilities

• Expected to have a significant impact within and beyond the department or division, leading and overseeing strategic initiatives.
• Serves as a trusted advisor in specialized areas, providing guidance on complex technical, strategic or creative challenges.
• Able to navigate and resolve ambiguous situations, identifying innovative solutions and adapting strategies to address evolving business needs.
• Guides and empowers others to drive improvement and implementation of impactful product, process, automation and / or work methodologies, improving efficiency and effectiveness beyond their department.
• Leads the design and optimization of departmental processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving continuous improvement.
• Provides strong leadership to the team, mentors managers and senior team members, and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.

Responsibilities

Skills & Experience

Insomniac Design offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health and life insurance as well as 401k contribution. Salary range : $135,000 - $165,000.

Applicant Eligibility

Please note, candidates who are eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship are eligible to apply. We are not accepting applicants from recruiters or staffing agencies.

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