Director, Program Management - Santa Clara, CA, United States
Originally posted 9 July 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Director of Program Management within the Optical Components Business Group leads complex, cross-business unit initiatives that support strategic priorities and operational excellence objectives. The role establishes program governance, ensures alignment, proactively manages risk, and enables continuous improvement across enterprise programs.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage complex, multi-year programs involving multiple functions and business units. - Establish and maintain program governance, including program plans, milestones, risk management, issue escalation, and performance reporting. - Monitor program performance against defined metrics, preparing status updates, risks, and recommendations for executive stakeholders. - Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and dependencies while resolving issues that may impact program outcomes. - Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams to maintain accountability and alignment across diverse stakeholders. - Support change management efforts to ensure adoption, sustainability, and realization of program benefits.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. - 12–15+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. - 7+ years of managerial and/or diversified leadership experience, including planning, communication, organizational effectiveness, and people motivation. - Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional or cross-business unit programs. - Experience operating in a senior leadership environment with executive-level stakeholders. - Proficiency with program management tools and reporting systems.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent). - Program or project management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP). - Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar).
Skills: Lead and manage complex, multi-year programs, program governance, risk management, executive stakeholders, continuous improvement