Strategic Programs Director, Transformation & Tech

Macmillan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a Director for Strategic Projects to drive critical business initiatives. This role requires strong program management skills to influence diverse stakeholders and deliver measurable value through organizational transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in program leadership, particularly in matrixed organizations, and exhibit excellence in communication and stakeholder engagement. Annual salary ranges between $125,000-$150,000, with an emphasis on fostering a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project and program leadership with success in enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to re-engineer processes and deliver measurable improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of influencing leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Manage cross-functional teams providing direction without direct authority.
• Track and report on project outcomes supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Excellent communication

Education

10+ years in project/program leadership

Experience in publishing/media/education

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Jira

Asana

Job description

A leading publishing company is seeking a Director for Strategic Projects to drive critical business initiatives. This role requires strong program management skills to influence diverse stakeholders and deliver measurable value through organizational transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in program leadership, particularly in matrixed organizations, and exhibit excellence in communication and stakeholder engagement. Annual salary ranges between $125,000-$150,000, with an emphasis on fostering a diverse workplace.