Program Director

Next Ventures; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Ventures is seeking a leader in Wisconsin to drive enterprise-wide technology programmes including cloud transformation and data centre initiatives. The role requires strong stakeholder management and effective leadership within high-performing teams across divisions.

The ideal candidate will effectively manage programme scopes, timelines, budgets, and risks while ensuring successful execution of complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Expertise in stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to operate in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide technology programmes across multiple entities.
• Drive complex programmes like cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization.
• Manage programme scope, timelines, budget, risks, and value delivery.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading enterprise-wide technology programmes across multiple entities and divisions
• Defining and driving complex programmes including cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, data centre initiatives, and platform migrations
• Managing programme scope, timelines, budget, risks, and value delivery in a controlled and sustainable manner
• Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders across Business, Technology, Finance, Risk, and Security
• Building and leading high‑performing teams within a matrix organisation
• Driving programme governance, transparency, and continuous improvement in programme management practices
• Managing dependencies, risks, and ensuring strong delivery quality and long‑term value
• Influencing and aligning stakeholders to a shared programme vision and ensuring successful execution

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, along with the ability to operate autonomously in a complex, high‑impact environment.