Senior Director, Enterprise Program Management

Summary

Join Great Minds as a Senior Director, Program Management and lead the Enterprise PMO, overseeing the effective execution of programs supporting the organization's strategic goals. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability for project execution, and build a high-performance team culture. This role requires strong leadership, strategic problem-solving skills, and expertise in program management tools and systems. You will leverage AI-enhanced planning tools and collaborate with internal teams to align project planning with curriculum development workflows. The position offers a competitive salary and remote work flexibility. Apply today and help Great Minds continue its mission of providing high-quality educational materials.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in educational publishing or product development, including 5+ years leading complex program or project teams
• Demonstrated success in strategic execution and cross-functional team leadership
• Knowledge of curriculum development workflows and content production processes in the education space
• Experience applying AI or data tools to resource planning, scheduling, and risk forecasting
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and enterprise PPM tools
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent financial and analytical skills related to project costing, ROI analysis, and forecasting
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) serving the Product and Services teams across curricular subjects and other organization-wide special projects
• Drive accountability for project execution, maintaining oversight of roadmaps, timelines, and milestone tracking across the portfolio
• Build culture and embed proactive problem solving in the DNA of project management and execution, enabling the resolution of cross-functional challenges and the removal of blockers
• Steer change control process and governance for program execution, including proposed options analysis and costing estimates and evaluation of strategic impact
• Ensure sustainable workloads and effective deployment of project management staff by building planning tools and establishing standardized forecasting models
• Provide leadership over the suite of project management and productivity tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint, Microsoft 365), and champion their effective use in
• Define and implement data-driven KPIs and dashboards to monitor health and performance of projects and teams
• Leverage AI tools and predictive analytics to enhance schedule modeling, identify project risks, and improve decision-making
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement practices to elevate team performance and product delivery
• Support development of project and program budgets and lead monitoring of actual vs. planned spend and assess ROI
• Guide development of operational models that support effective resource forecasting, scheduling, and budget accuracy
• Ensure time tracking and financial coding protocols are used consistently and effectively to support decision-making and fiscal responsibility
• Serve as a strategic liaison across departments, aligning teams to organizational priorities and fostering a solutions-oriented mindset
• Establish communication cadences and deliver status reporting for executive and cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop visualizations and reports that convey progress, risks, roadblocks, and wins across the Product portfolio
• Coordinate intake and quarterly planning cycles for all projects under the PMO umbrella
• Manage three small teams responsible for program execution, tools/systems development, and resource planning
• Build a high-performance team culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence
• Develop training and professional development of project managers
• Mentor and develop program management staff, fostering skill growth and leadership development
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in K–12 education or curriculum development organizations
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Passion for mission-driven work and improving outcomes for teachers and students

Benefits

Remote work