Strategic Programs & Delivery Director

cw; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

cw is seeking a Director, Strategic Programs & Projects to lead the strategic project and program management function across a portfolio of complex initiatives. You will provide leadership to Program Managers and Senior Project Managers, establish scalable governance, and translate executive priorities into measurable business outcomes.

You will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, drive portfolio execution, and ensure visibility into progress, risks, and financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 12-15 years of progressive project, program, portfolio management, or management consulting experience leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience in Big Four or global management consulting, professional services firm, or complex matrixed enterprise preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate, professional services, or service-based delivery organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery health and oversight for a portfolio of strategic programs and projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and defined success criteria.
• Translate executive priorities into executable roadmaps, delivery strategies, governance models, and resource plans.
• Establish, maintain, and improve project and program management methodologies, governance frameworks, and reporting standards across the PMO.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Program Managers and other delivery resources to foster a high-performance culture.
• Drive talent planning, workforce development, succession planning, performance management, and career progression strategies for the PMO.
• Provide strategic guidance to program leaders by helping navigate complexity, mitigate risks, and resolve stakeholder conflicts.
• Monitor and manage portfolio risks, dependencies, and resource constraints; elevate issues to executives as needed.
• Lead portfolio resource planning, staffing strategy, utilization management, and budget planning to align talent with priorities.
• Evaluate project demand and prioritize resource allocation to maximize delivery success.
• Own executive-level portfolio reporting with clear insights on status, risks, financials, and resource needs.
• Represent the PMO in executive forums, offering recommendations on portfolio prioritization and execution strategy.
• Lead resolution of complex cross-functional risks and escalations to protect outcomes and momentum.
• Act as rapid-response leader for urgent executive initiatives with governance and delivery frameworks.
• Champion enterprise-wide initiatives and new capability launches spanning multiple functions.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools and modern delivery practices to improve visibility and decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

cw is seeking a Director, Strategic Programs & Projects to lead the strategic project and program management function across a portfolio of complex initiatives. You will provide leadership to Program Managers and Senior Project Managers, establish scalable governance, and translate executive priorities into measurable business outcomes.

You will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, drive portfolio execution, and ensure visibility into progress, risks, and financial health.