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JOB SUMMARY Reporting to senior leadership, the Director, Program Management will lead a team of Program Managers and drive execution excellence across technical performance, cost, quality, schedule ...

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Director, Program Management

Noel, MO · On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

The Director, Program Management oversees a complex portfolio of initiatives across segments and ... part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school ...

The Director, Program Management oversees a complex portfolio of initiatives across segments and ... part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school ...

The Director, Program Management oversees a complex portfolio of initiatives across segments and ... part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school ...

Director, Program Management

Decatur, AR · On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

The Director, Program Management oversees a complex portfolio of initiatives across segments and ... part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school ...

The Director, Program Management oversees a complex portfolio of initiatives across segments and ... part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school ...

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How much do associate director program management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate director program management in the United States is $52,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $59,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Director Program Management vs Project Manager?

AspectAssociate Director Program ManagementProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, stakeholder managementManages individual projects, schedules, deliverables
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's degree, PMP or similar certifications often preferredBachelor's degree, PMP or CAPM certifications common
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-functional teams, higher-level decision makingProject teams, tactical execution, day-to-day management
Industry UsageCommon in corporate, healthcare, tech sectorsWidely used across industries including construction, IT, healthcare

The Associate Director Program Management role focuses on strategic oversight and managing multiple projects, often requiring advanced certifications and experience. In contrast, Project Managers handle specific projects' execution and delivery. Both roles are essential but differ in scope, responsibilities, and level of strategic involvement.

What does an Associate Director of Program Management do?

An Associate Director of Program Management oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple projects or programs within an organization. They work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Their responsibilities often include strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The Associate Director also mentors team members and helps align program goals with the organization’s broader objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Director Program Management, and why are they important?

To excel as an Associate Director Program Management, you need expertise in project management, strategic planning, and budgeting, often supported by a relevant degree and PMP or similar certification. Familiarity with project management software like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet is typically required. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and effective communication skills help you motivate teams and drive complex initiatives to completion. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring projects align with organizational goals, stay on schedule, and deliver expected results.

What are some typical challenges faced by an Associate Director of Program Management, and how can they be addressed?

Associate Directors of Program Management often encounter challenges such as balancing multiple complex projects, aligning cross-functional teams, and adapting to shifting organizational priorities. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong communication skills, proactive risk management, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across various departments. Leveraging project management tools, maintaining clear documentation, and regularly reviewing progress with teams can help ensure projects stay on track and objectives are met.
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Infographic showing various Associate Director Program Management job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,360 per year, or $25.2 per hour.
Associate Director, Program Management

Associate Director, Program Management

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Madison, WI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Catalent rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Associate Director, Program Management

Position Summary:

  • Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
  • 100% on-site

Working for Catalent Biologics is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team. Catalent Biologics is making significant investments in people and capabilities. This is a unique opening to join a small, fast-growing business, backed by a global public company. People joining our team will have the opportunity for career development as our business continues to grow and expand. Catalent-Madison employees are helping to improve future patient outcomes by working on products that are designed to treat COVID-19, cancer, various autoimmune, fibrotic and blood disorders, HIV, diabetes, heart and lung diseases as well as Alzheimer's.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, WI is hiring a Associate Director, Program Management. Associate Director, Program Management (ADPM) is responsible for strategic client portfolios in both Process Development and GMP Manufacturing programs. This position will lead team members, resources, and program(s) to ensure the highest level of client service. This position will lead a team of principal program
managers, senior program managers, program managers, associate program managers and/or, program coordinators.

The Role:

  • Leads financial solutioning and results when issues or expanded scope are identified considering both current and long-term objectives and relationship.
  • Collaborate with internal program teams to ensure program readiness at the earliest points in the business development process.
  • Consistently exhibits leadership capabilities when representing internal program team hurdles and results to external clients as well as client needs to internal teams.
  • Delivers on multiple assigned program objectives within agreed upon time, budget, scope, and quality. The ability to balance a variety of programs at a given time.
  • Effectively support, supervise and monitor performance of Principal Program Mangers, Senior Program Managers, Program Managers, Associate Program Managers and Coordinators in the management of assigned projects.
  • Ability to drive delivery while maintaining employee engagement and development of team members.
  • Ensures sound program management practices within assigned programs.
  • Responsible for ensuring adequate resource available and allocation of work within team.
  • Maintains open, collaborative and solution-focused communication with clients. Evaluates feedback to determine and drive appropriate changes in the business.
  • Consistently seeks and promotes innovative solutions or approaches to problem solving, from a technical and functional viewpoint, in a highly flexible and interactive manner as scientific data reveals new information or requirements evolve or change.
  • Works with PM leadership team to evolve current state PM practices to best-in-class program management competencies across the company.
  • Significantly contributes to defining and executing broad-based PM team objectives.
  • Routinely takes on leadership role in support of both tactical and strategic PM initiatives and support or lead site/network initiatives.
  • Drive recruitment, retention and development strategies
  • All other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

  • Bachelor of Science in scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A., PhD) is preferred
  • Approximately 12 years of experience in project management, pharmaceutical industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A portion of experience must in a program management capacity with emphasis on external client interactions.
  • Approximately 5+ years of leadership experience
  • Working knowledge of Biologics Cell Culture, Purification and/or Analytics preferred.
  • PMP, PM, or management & leadership certification/coursework preferred
  • Experience in Pharma/Biotech or other cGMP environment preferred
  • Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Why you should join Catalent:

  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
  • Diverse, inclusive culture
  • Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
  • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
  • Generous 401K match
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
  • Tuition Reimbursement- Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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