Director, Program Management — P&L Portfolio Leader

Advastar, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

FSAs

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Advastar, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management in Birmingham, AL to own full P&L across multiple complex programs. Lead the program team, structure and client strategy while maintaining executive relationships and high standards for safety and quality.

This role reports to the top of the PM function, oversees capital and capacity planning, and stands up new programs and markets. Travel up to 25% is expected; onsite presence in Birmingham is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Data Analytics, or related field; relevant Master's (MBA, Data Analytics) beneficial
• Professional certification beneficial (PMP, ASHE CHC, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated accountability for a portfolio exceeding $100M–$150M+ in actively managed contract revenue annually
• Proven full P&L ownership across multiple concurrent programs, including board/C-suite reporting
• Track record building and restructuring program teams
• Demonstrated C-suite client relationships — not PM-level contacts only
• Experience standing up new programs, markets, or building-type categories
• Deep command of contract strategy, claims, disputes, negotiation, and mediation
• Excellent communication skills and high technical/software proficiency
• Complex-project experience in Healthcare, EPC, or Mission Critical (Data Center) preferred

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L across all programs in the assigned category, with explicit margin accountability
• Build, restructure, and right-size the program team to meet operational demand
• Develop and hold C-suite-level client relationships and long-term, multi-year account strategy
• Lead capital and capacity planning: production capacity allocation, hiring, and organizational investment
• Stand up new programs and building types; lead the operational launch of new markets or product categories
• Take direct control of programs in serious jeopardy and drive them back to health
• Present and defend program and business-case performance to executive leadership and the board
• Represent the company externally in the industry — conferences, publications, and standards bodies
• Champion safety and quality culture across every program

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationship management

PMP certification

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

MBA or Data Analytics beneficial

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project controls software

Job description

Advastar, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management in Birmingham, AL to own full P&L across multiple complex programs. Lead the program team, structure and client strategy while maintaining executive relationships and high standards for safety and quality.

This role reports to the top of the PM function, oversees capital and capacity planning, and stands up new programs and markets. Travel up to 25% is expected; onsite presence in Birmingham is required.