Director, Program Management

TL;DR

Director, Program Management: Driving large, cross-functional efforts that deliver business-critical outcomes, with an accent on improving processes and enhancing organizational collaboration. Focus on leading high-performing program managers and strategic programs that enable value delivery at scale.

Location: United Kingdom - London

Salary: $231,000.00 to $369,500.00

Company

hirify.global brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere.

What you will do

• Develop and manage a team of high-performing program managers, supporting their professional growth.
• Lead the largest, most complex, and highest-priority efforts company-wide by building trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Develop and promote best practices in program management and model them in product delivery efforts.
• Enhance collaboration and stakeholder engagement by bringing together diverse perspectives, maintaining transparent communication, and addressing concerns to build trust and alignment.
• Streamline processes and improve workflows by analyzing bottlenecks, identifying reusable patterns, and implementing system-wide process improvements across organizational boundaries.
• Craft impactful communication materials tailored to diverse audiences, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing large, cross-discipline, mission-critical programs in dynamic, highly technical environments.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams, creating a culture that raises the bar and inspires team members to exceed expectations.
• Proven ability to influence leadership decisions, drive complex initiatives, and execute structured plans effectively.
• Hands-on expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming) and ability to apply Agile versus traditional approaches appropriately.
• Strong executive communication and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive experience streamlining processes and improving workflows across teams.

Nice to have

• History of leading through change and implementing best practices in change management.
• Experience crafting communication materials for diverse audiences, including presentations, policies, and reports.
• Ability to analyze bottlenecks and apply industry best practices to drive efficiencies across organizational boundaries.
• Track record of delivering large-scale B2C and B2B customer-centric solutions.
• Strong business acumen, capable of connecting and contextualizing customer and business value to the work of individuals and teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, and a flexible work model.
• Career development resources to fuel employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.
• Open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated.
• Wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.