Strategic Programs & Change Leader

Planned Parenthood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Federation of America seeks a Director, Strategic Programs to translate strategic priorities into executable plans and drive cross-functional initiatives across People, Culture & Equity. You will establish consistent program governance, ownership, and measures of success to support delivery.

The role reports to the Senior Director, Office of the Chief People, Culture & Equity Officer and partners with leaders to manage risks, readiness, and adoption, ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, change management, or related fields.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into executable plans with milestones and owners.
• Experience applying change management to complex organizational initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing scalable program management tools and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a consistent project management framework for PCE.
• Translate priorities into integrated implementation plans with milestones and ownership.
• Lead program management for high-priority, cross-functional initiatives.
• Develop and manage governance structures to enable timely decisions.
• Lead change management including stakeholder analysis and organizational readiness.
• Maintain portfolio visibility with progress, risks, and readiness reporting.

Skills

Program management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Job description

Planned Parenthood Federation of America seeks a Director, Strategic Programs to translate strategic priorities into executable plans and drive cross-functional initiatives across People, Culture & Equity. You will establish consistent program governance, ownership, and measures of success to support delivery.

The role reports to the Senior Director, Office of the Chief People, Culture & Equity Officer and partners with leaders to manage risks, readiness, and adoption, ensuring alignment with