Hybrid Program Director – Certification

at SAE International

• Job title: Program Director – Certification
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Warrendale, United States

About the role

• Program Director overseeing PRI's Certification program, focusing on strategic leadership, profitability, and growth. Driving customer engagement and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for PRI’s Certification program aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define program strategies that enhance business outcomes, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
• Assume full responsibility for program profitability, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and revenue growth to ensure financial viability of all programs.
• Continuously refine and enhance program strategies to achieve business objectives and meet evolving customer needs.
• Track and analyze program performance metrics to ensure alignment with goals and identify areas for improvement.
• Serve as the “face of PRI” and the “voice of the customer,” maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure programs meet or exceed expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the program lifecycle, gathering feedback and promoting PRI’s value propositions.
• Work closely with departments such as Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to ensure cohesive execution of program objectives.
• Present program updates, gather feedback, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive innovation within PRI programs by staying updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement through proactive risk identification, analysis, and mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in program management, product management, or leadership within industries aligned with PRI’s scope (aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, etc.)
• Proven experience leading complex programs and collaborating across functional teams.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Demonstrated experience in customer relationship management and acting as a customer advocate.
• Familiarity with auditing, industry managed programs, ISO standards, certification processes, and industry-specific requirements is a plus.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L Management, and resource allocation.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities, with experience fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within matrix-based, functional-based, and program-based organizational structures.

Benefits

• Not specified