Program Director

Good co India; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Good co India seeks a seasoned program leader to drive strategic initiatives across the organization. You will plan, execute, and monitor programs, develop strategies, budgets, timelines, and KPIs to ensure alignment with business goals.

You will manage cross-functional teams, allocate resources, report progress to senior leadership, and advocate continuous improvement through change management and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in program/ project management, operations, or strategic planning.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex programs from initiation to completion.
• PM tools proficiency and strong budgeting, resource planning, risk assessment, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop program strategies, implementation plans, budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.
• Manage cross-functional teams, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives.
• Monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Identify potential risks, resolve operational challenges, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, clients, partners, and senior leadership.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and program performance updates for management.
• Drive continuous improvement, change management, and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Performance reporting

Agile methodologies

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop program strategies, implementation plans, budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.
• Manage cross-functional teams, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives.
• Monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Identify potential risks, resolve operational challenges, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, clients, partners, and senior leadership.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and program performance updates for management.
• Drive continuous improvement, change management, and process optimization initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline; MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in program management, project management, operations, or strategic planning.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex programs from initiation to completion.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools, budgeting, resource planning, risk assessment, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, project management frameworks, and change management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are an added advantage.