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Canepa Associates

Program Director

Experience working in international team environments, across multiple time zones and continents. Required Skills * Proven experience as a project/program director or similar managerial position with ...

SSM Health

Program Director

Baraboo, WI · On-site

Family Medicine Residency Program Director * Residency Faculty * Family Medicine outpatient ... Circus heritage and the International Crane Foundation, Baraboo blends culture with conservation.

Grant Associates

Program Director

Eugene, OR

$85K - $90K/yr

Workforce Program Director #GA2026 Who We Are Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a ... international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries. *Grant Associates in an ...

Akima, LLC

Program Director

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Director to lead ... Knowledge of international operations, global logistics, supply chain management, and contract ...

The Little Gym

Program Director

Norwood, MA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Seeking a Program Director and join our management team at our new location. Life's too short to ... Gym International are met * Oversee training and evaluation of your fellow The Little Gym team ...

Nku

Program Director, Robotic

Highland Heights, KY · On-site

Program Director, Robotic Position Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) About the Role: NKU's Center for ... Lead efforts related to NKU's state affiliate partnership with FIRST's international organization ...

The Little Gym

Program Director

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

... by The Little Gym International. * Okay TEAM, let's get in formation! You'll be training ... Program Director does require a gymnastics or cheer background or experience teaching children. If ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for international program director in the United States is $78,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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International Program Directors often encounter challenges such as managing programs across multiple time zones, adapting to different cultural expectations, and ensuring compliance with varying local regulations. Navigating communication barriers and building trust within diverse teams can also be complex. Staying proactive by developing strong intercultural communication skills, maintaining organized project management systems, and fostering transparent collaboration with both local and global stakeholders can help address these issues. Many organizations offer ongoing training and support to help directors succeed in these dynamic and rewarding roles.

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To thrive as an International Program Director, you need expertise in program management, cross-cultural leadership, and global operations, typically supported by an advanced degree in international relations, business, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Asana), budgeting tools, and international compliance standards is essential. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and adaptability are key soft skills that set top performers apart. These abilities are crucial for effectively managing diverse teams, navigating complex international partnerships, and achieving program success in dynamic environments.

What does an International Program Director do?

An International Program Director oversees the planning, implementation, and management of global programs for an organization. They coordinate cross-border initiatives, manage partnerships, ensure compliance with international regulations, and align programs with strategic objectives. Additionally, they may handle budgeting, staff supervision, and risk management for overseas operations. Their role requires strong leadership, cultural awareness, and expertise in international policies and logistics.

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Program Director

Canepa Associates

Remote

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Program Director oversees and manages the activity of our client. Responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of our client's specifications and Member-defined activities in accordance with our client's Organizational Processes and Procedures.
The Program Director will coordinate monthly reports to our client's Board of Directors for Matter technical, certification and marketing activities which are measured against our client's committee roadmap and related schedules. Further, the Program Director will also establish best practices for program administrative support, document management, minutes, voting rights, balloting, and leadership election administration while preserving the established self-serve structure already in place.
Key Responsibilities
  • Track and monitor milestones and goals set for each sub-group and activity in marketing, certification, and technical activity. Identify, and confirm new or updated milestones and/or goals, adjust for any changes with constant communication and alignment with the internal team.
  • Oversee the activities of our client's team, and ensure that the project records (meeting minutes, action items, documents, meeting schedules, agendas, attendance, voting rights and elections) are compliment with the applicable documents (Certification Policy, IPR Policy, Organizational Processes and Procedures) as well as our client's approved Charter.
  • Attend and coordinate committee meetings and ensure a constant communication flow with the team.
  • Develop a system of metrics to assist Matter in evaluating and monitoring the performance of their marketing, technical, and certification groups.
  • Oversee management and maintenance of our client's tools that support Matter technology development, launch, quality and security (GitHub, Atlassian, DCL, Slack). Manage outsourced projects to develop and/or enhance new tools. Establish and ensure best practices are followed in the use and management of these tools.
  • Coordinate with the Matter Steering Committee on the annual budget request based on established project schedules and related resource requirements in partnership with the Heads of Finance, Marketing and Certification.
  • Be the operational glue for peers and our client's staff leadership team to orchestrate internal activities to achieve Matter deliverables on time and reporting.
  • Work towards achieving SMART Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focused on ensuring effective and efficient communication of critical items and assisting the Matter SC achieve delivery specifications on time.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and approved by the CEO
  • Travel: attend regional Matter and hoc in-person meetings as required (up to 25% travel covering both domestic and international travel).

Qualifications
  • Education: BSc/BA in management, engineering, or a relevant field; MSa/MA is preferred.
  • Experience (7) or more years of related project management experience. Experience in Standards Development Organizations or technology consortia required.
  • Exceptional communicator, with experience in communications and organizational methodology, and experience managing in complex environments.
  • Change management experience and communications experience is a plus (eg, CMC in technology consultancy).
  • Certification: Project Management Professional Certification is a plus.
  • Experience working in international team environments, across multiple time zones and continents.

Required Skills
  • Proven experience as a project/program director or similar managerial position with translatable skills.
  • Expert-level understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
  • Expert-level knowledge of developing key metrics for project evaluation and reporting.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and Program management software (Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project or equivalent).
  • Proven exceptional, professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Analytic and critical thinking mindset with complex problem-solving abilities.
  • Active learning/listening
  • Ability to tailor communication style to varied audiences spanning from C-suite to highly technical backgrounds.
  • Proven stakeholder management, sound judgement, and decision making.
  • Ability to operate in a high demand fast-paced standards development environment.
  • Scrum Master preferred.

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