[Hiring] Director, Program Management – Strategic Initiatives @Newfold Digital

Role Description

The Director, Program Management will own the end-to-end delivery of cross-functional strategic initiatives and lead a team of program managers responsible for execution across the Bluehost Group. This role will translate executive strategy into scalable, actionable programs while building and maturing a high-performing program management function.

What you’ll do & how you’ll make your mark.

• Program Leadership
  • Lead large-scale, multi-quarter strategic programs across the organization.
  • Define scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics to ensure successful delivery.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of program managers (typically 3–8).
  • Establish clear goals, performance standards, and career development paths.
  • Build and scale a consistent program management function, including methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Drive hiring, onboarding, and capability development for the PMO.
  • Align resource allocation to support the highest-priority initiatives.
• Operating Model Execution
  • Establish and run program cadences, including OKRs, QBRs, and executive reviews.
  • Drive accountability across cross-functional teams and escalate as needed.
• Strategic Translation
  • Translate executive strategy into actionable roadmaps and program plans.
  • Align Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance around shared priorities.
• Financial & KPI Ownership
  • Track ROI, costs, and overall business impact of initiatives.
  • Partner closely with Finance on forecasting, planning, and investment decisions.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Deliver clear, concise executive reporting and decision support.
  • Influence senior leaders and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Risk & Dependency Management
  • Identify risks early and drive proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Manage cross-program dependencies across teams, platforms, and functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management, operations, or product strategy.
• 3–5+ years of experience leading program managers or in a comparable leadership role.
• Proven track record of scaling teams and improving execution maturity.
• Strong financial, analytical, and operational acumen.
• Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Excellent Health Insurance options to fit you, HSA, Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Matching 401K, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.
• Generous vacation policy, and much more!