Program director job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A program director is responsible for the supervision of all parts of a project. Their duties include creating project budgets, estimating project size and specifics, and overseeing a team of junior program employees.
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Example program director requirements on a job description
Program director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in program director job postings.
Sample program director requirements
- Extensive program management experience.
- Familiarity with project management software.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Proven track record of successful program management.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
Sample required program director soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to motivate and lead a team.
- Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Program director job description example 1
Stanford University program director job description
The Department seeks an MD/DO board certified anesthesiologist to join the Department as Residency Program Director.
The Stanford Anesthesiology Residency Program is built on a foundation of collaboration and innovation offering a diverse range of residency training options. These include both categorical and combined specialty programs. Opportunities for scholarship are offered through our FARM research track, Global Health program, Patient Safety initiatives and many others. Community, well-being, support and inclusion are integral values of our program fostered by faculty dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.
The successful applicant should have a strong record of leadership in medical education, be a superior clinician and role model, and desire to work collaboratively with other departments to foster a positive learning environment.
The successful applicant will spend a portion of their time providing clinical care.
Academic rank and line will be determined by the applicant's qualifications with appointment as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the University Medical Line, or the Clinical Educator Line.
+ The major criterion for appointment in the University Medical Line is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to programmatic need.
+ The major criterion for appointment in the Clinical Education Line involves excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to programmatic need.
The Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their letter of interest a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
Please submit a CV and a brief letter.
The Stanford Anesthesiology Residency Program is built on a foundation of collaboration and innovation offering a diverse range of residency training options. These include both categorical and combined specialty programs. Opportunities for scholarship are offered through our FARM research track, Global Health program, Patient Safety initiatives and many others. Community, well-being, support and inclusion are integral values of our program fostered by faculty dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.
The successful applicant should have a strong record of leadership in medical education, be a superior clinician and role model, and desire to work collaboratively with other departments to foster a positive learning environment.
The successful applicant will spend a portion of their time providing clinical care.
Academic rank and line will be determined by the applicant's qualifications with appointment as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the University Medical Line, or the Clinical Educator Line.
+ The major criterion for appointment in the University Medical Line is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to programmatic need.
+ The major criterion for appointment in the Clinical Education Line involves excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to programmatic need.
The Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their letter of interest a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
Please submit a CV and a brief letter.
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Program director job description example 2
Trinity Health program director job description
Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Women's and Children Nursing Leader at **Saint Mary's Hospital.** The primary focus of the **Program Director of Women's and Children (WIC) Services** will be to oversee and support all clinical and service programs in the assigned departments including Labor and Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum, Well Baby Nursery, and NICU. This role works closely with the dedicated Nursing Professional Development Specialist for the assigned clinical department to support the mission and vision of the institution, ensure the strategic direction of the department and overall program, and facilitate quality, patient and family-centered care, outcomes including patient satisfaction of our members. The Program Director provides leadership within and across departments and organizations to assure the development of effective and efficient systems and operations. Is accountable for managing human, fiscal and other resources needed to ensure optimal support staffing and positive patient outcomes within the departments.
**_You Will Be Responsible For:_**
+ Ensures high-quality standards of care and a safe environment in compliance with infection control standards, specialty organizations, DPH, and The Joint Commission standards and recommendations, and assures consistent implementation by all staff.
+ Demonstrate ability to lead people through change processes and execute an organizational strategic plan to develop and implement long- and short-range goals and strategies.
+ A track record of effectively partnering and communicating with physicians to achieve objectives and results. Must demonstrate the ability to affect positive medical staff relations while working with highly qualified physicians.
**_Requirements_** :
+ **Education** : Bachelor of Science in Nursing, required. A master's degree in health care administration or business administration is preferred.
+ **Registered Nurse** : Valid and Unrestricted Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
+ **Experience** : 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in Women's Health, Labor and Delivery, or NICU environments, including 1-3 years of clinical nursing management experience.
+ **BLS or CPR certification:** Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.
+ Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
**_You Will Be Responsible For:_**
+ Ensures high-quality standards of care and a safe environment in compliance with infection control standards, specialty organizations, DPH, and The Joint Commission standards and recommendations, and assures consistent implementation by all staff.
+ Demonstrate ability to lead people through change processes and execute an organizational strategic plan to develop and implement long- and short-range goals and strategies.
+ A track record of effectively partnering and communicating with physicians to achieve objectives and results. Must demonstrate the ability to affect positive medical staff relations while working with highly qualified physicians.
**_Requirements_** :
+ **Education** : Bachelor of Science in Nursing, required. A master's degree in health care administration or business administration is preferred.
+ **Registered Nurse** : Valid and Unrestricted Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
+ **Experience** : 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in Women's Health, Labor and Delivery, or NICU environments, including 1-3 years of clinical nursing management experience.
+ **BLS or CPR certification:** Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.
+ Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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Program director job description example 3
Comcast program director job description
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Responsible for the management of the Program Management Office (PMO), including personnel management. Develops and delivers a PMO that can effectively set standards; provides an overall program management strategy; provides direct program management and consulting, as necessary; builds and maintains organizational knowledge as it relates to the function of managing projects and programs. May direct multiple teams of professionals.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Executes and oversees PMO processes. Oversees program budgets.Develops cross-functional plans, objectives and strategies. Interprets company goals into functional goals and strategies.Provides leadership and management to the Program Management team. Possesses staffing accountability, including recruitment and retention, leadership and professional development and performance management.Provides support for corporate budgeting and budget tracking.Acts as a PMO point of contact for senior management stakeholders.Mentors the organization in PMO practices.Recommends and implements corrective action across organizations, as necessary, to improve program performance.Responsible for PMO training, hiring, performance management and development of PMO staff. Performs staff performance assessments, salary reviews and bonus awards. Establishes PMO career path.Works with other organizations to continuously improve business processes.Keeps abreast of new developments in project management methodologies, agile practices, best practices and industry standards.Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.Drive results and growth.Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality-to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relative Work Experience
10 Years +
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Responsible for the management of the Program Management Office (PMO), including personnel management. Develops and delivers a PMO that can effectively set standards; provides an overall program management strategy; provides direct program management and consulting, as necessary; builds and maintains organizational knowledge as it relates to the function of managing projects and programs. May direct multiple teams of professionals.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Executes and oversees PMO processes. Oversees program budgets.Develops cross-functional plans, objectives and strategies. Interprets company goals into functional goals and strategies.Provides leadership and management to the Program Management team. Possesses staffing accountability, including recruitment and retention, leadership and professional development and performance management.Provides support for corporate budgeting and budget tracking.Acts as a PMO point of contact for senior management stakeholders.Mentors the organization in PMO practices.Recommends and implements corrective action across organizations, as necessary, to improve program performance.Responsible for PMO training, hiring, performance management and development of PMO staff. Performs staff performance assessments, salary reviews and bonus awards. Establishes PMO career path.Works with other organizations to continuously improve business processes.Keeps abreast of new developments in project management methodologies, agile practices, best practices and industry standards.Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.Drive results and growth.Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality-to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relative Work Experience
10 Years +
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024