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The Program Director's goal is to ensure every project and program will be delivered successfully to the highest possible quality of the organization.\n\nJob Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nInitiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization\n\nPlan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes\n\nDevelop or approve budgets and operations\n\nDevise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements\n\nSupervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems\n\nDiscover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people\n\nApply change, risk and resource management principles when needed\n\nRead reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues\n\nEnsure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies\n\nKeep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.\n\nJob Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\n\nProven experience as program director or other managerial position\n\nExtensive experience within the telecommunications industry.\n\nThorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods\n\nExcellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics\n\nOutstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting\n\nWorking knowledge of MS office and program management software (e.g. Basecamp, MS Project etc.)\n\nA business acumen with a strategic ability\n\nExcellent organizational and leadership skills\n\nAn analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities\n\nEducation and Experience:\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\n\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Network Connex","rawCompany":"network connex","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T03:17:14.264Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"611430","title":"Professional and Management Development Training","slug":"professional-and-management-development-training"},{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PROGRAM DIRECTOR","description":"Job Summary: The Program Director will supervise a wide range of programs responsible for the delivery and overall success of each program. 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