Program Director - Remote

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Opportunities for professional growth

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced Program Director to lead key initiatives within the organization. This is a fully remote leadership role guiding program planning, execution, and success across distributed teams.

You will oversee program managers, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission, with strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, accountability, and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years in program management and leadership, with non-profit sector experience.
• Proven success in managing complex programs with large budgets and diverse teams.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and manage program managers and their respective teams.
• Establish and implement program performance metrics and evaluation frameworks.
• Oversee the identification and mitigation of program risks and issues.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and funders to ensure program success and sustainability.

Skills

Program leadership

Budget management

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Non-profit sector experience

Mentoring teams

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and experienced Program Director to lead key initiatives within their organization. This is a critical, fully remote leadership role responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of multiple programs. You will oversee program teams, manage budgets, and ensure that programs align with the organization's strategic objectives and mission. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with extensive experience in program management, excellent strategic thinking capabilities, and the ability to drive impactful results in a virtual environment, fostering collaboration and accountability across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a portfolio of programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and manage program managers and their respective teams.
• Establish and implement program performance metrics and evaluation frameworks.
• Oversee the identification and mitigation of program risks and issues.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and funders to ensure program success and sustainability.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program management and leadership, with a significant portion in the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex programs with significant budgets and diverse teams.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate remote teams effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
• Opportunities for significant professional growth and leadership development.