Director, Program Management
talenerNew York (NY)
$170,000
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Posted 48 days ago
talenerNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$170,000
About the role
Job ID: HB758609914Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: $170000
Posted: 2026-09-18
Title: Director, Program Management
Client:
Established, mission-driven not-for-profit firm in the entertainment industry. Headquartered in NYC with millions of members around the world.
Location: Hybrid onsite in New York City 3x per week
About the Role:
Our client looking for a Director of Program Management to bring structure and process discipline to how programs are run across the organization. This role is ideal for someone with a consulting background who's used to walking into ambiguity, applying a repeatable methodology, and getting stakeholders aligned — rather than someone who needs an existing, fully-built system to operate within.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and drive process improvement initiatives across programs, applying structured methodology to bring consistency and rigor
- Partner with stakeholders to assess current workflows and identify where standardized process would improve outcomes
- Manage day-to-day program tracking and reporting, including spreadsheet-based data work
- Adapt to and adopt whatever tools/platforms are in use (e.g., Monday.com) without requiring prior familiarity
Must-Have:
Skills 8+ years of experience, ideally from a consulting background (Big 4/Big 5, or a strong smaller shop such as KPMG, EY, or Deloitte-tier) Working knowledge of process improvement and project management methodology — PMP not required, but Six Sigma is a strong plus as evidence of structured, methodical thinking Basic-to-intermediate Excel proficiency — must be comfortable sorting spreadsheets, rounding numbers, and handling basic data manipulation without friction A can-do, flexible attitude toward learning new platforms — willingness to pick up Monday.com or any other tool on the job, without needing prior experience Bachelor's degree required PlusesSix Sigma certification or equivalent structured-methodology trainingPMPCompensation$170,000 base + BonusFor additional information or to apply, please contact Bethany Moulthrop at bmoulthrop@talener.com.#LI-HYBRID
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