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A Director of Program Management directs ongoing program activity, or a group of program managers, for a company or organization. May be responsible for strategic direction.
$175,483 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Program Strategy, Planning, and Design Lead the Procurement Supplier Performance Scorecard as the accountable program manager and subject matter expert, enabling program vision, strategy, scope, governance, requirements, and the plan of record. Use user feedback, business insights, industry trends, and current- and future-state analysis to identify new capabilities and improvements, map end-to-end systems and process dependencies, and assess impacts across supplier performance, Source-to-Pay workflows, data, contracts, risk, compliance, and related platforms. Define success criteria and performance measures—including objectives and key results, key performance indicators, service levels, adoption, usage, quality, impact, and effectiveness—and embed security, privacy, compliance, and control requirements from initiation through delivery. Establish and lead the rhythm of business, ensuring stakeholders communicate at the required cadence, decisions are documented, risks are mitigated, and owners are accountable for commitments. Evangelize the program and its value through clear storytelling, scorecards, dashboards, presentations, proposals, and other collateral that build stakeholder understanding and commitment. Influence senior leaders, engineering partners, operations teams, business owners, and vendors without direct authority, adapting communication and negotiation approaches to reach collaborative solutions. Applies critical judgment, analytical rigor, and structured problem solving to synthesize information, assess risks and alternatives, and translate insights into practical recommendations and sound business decisions. Communicates clearly and builds productive relationships across technical, operational, executive, and supplier audiences, using tailored storytelling, negotiation, and influence to align stakeholders and resolve conflict. Leads complex cross-functional programs with agility and discipline, connecting business strategy, operational processes, financial value drivers, and systems to drive quality, change adoption, continuous improvement, and measurable outcomes. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience. Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field and 6+ years of experience in program management, process management, or process improvement; or Bachelor's Degree in one of these fields and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience. Experience with supplier scorecards, supplier performance management, sourcing, procurement operations, supplier governance, contract lifecycle management, risk, or compliance solutions. Experience managing an enterprise technology product or process through strategy, implementation, integration, adoption, run-state, and continuous improvement. Experience with Source-to-Pay platforms, procurement technology, workflow automation, process mapping, or related enterprise systems. Experience partnering with engineering teams on requirements, prioritization, release planning, service health, security, privacy, and compliance needs. Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, or agentic solutions and their application to business processes. Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs with business, operations, data, engineering, and senior stakeholder groups. Experience defining program strategy, success measures, roadmaps, project plans, risks, dependencies, and change or adoption approaches. Experience using data, scorecards, dashboards, financial analysis, and performance metrics to identify issues, evaluate value, and influence decisions.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance