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As Program Directors, we are responsible for researching, planning, developing, and implementing an organization’s programs. We hire train and mentor staff. They oversee all procedures, deadlines, and a budget they must adhere to. They hire staff and make certain the staff members are current with all required professional credentials. They ensure that all programs act within laws and regulations that pertain to the organization’s operations. We set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization. We devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance. We also develop and approve budgets and operations.
Core tasks:
- provide feedback and resolve complex problems
- check performance and determine the need for improvements
- supervise all program and project managers
- provide feedback and resolve complex problems
- ensure program operations adhere to internal policies and legal guidelines
- keep senior management informed with detailed reports
- plan programs from start to finish, identify processes, deadlines, and milestones
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Is Program Director a female or male dominated profession?
Sophie Hayes
This is a well balanced profession, about half of the people are women.
What is the typical age of people who work as a Program Director?
Liam Brown
The typical age is 32 for a Program Director.
Do I need a lot of experience to be a Program Director?
Benjamin Gardner
You should work for 6 years on average to become a Program Director.
Which industries are highly likely to employ a Program Director?
Isabella Holmes
For a Program Director it’s the most likely to work in the Health Care.
What kind of degree is needed to work as a Program Director?
Benjamin Gardner
A Bachelor of Arts degree could not hurt if you want to be a Program Director
Which company are you working for as a Program Director?
Sophie Hayes
Most people work for Anthem, Healogics, IBM, iHeartMedia and National Science Board (NSB)
How long do you usually work as a Program Director before changing to another position?
Isabella Holmes
More than 5 years is the typical lifespan for a Program Director.
How likely is it for people working as a Program Director to switch companies still working as a Program Director?
Sophie Hayes
A typical Program Director might work for one or two companies.
What occupations do people usually work in before becoming a Program Director?
Sophie Hayes
Program Manager, Program Coordinator or Project Manager are the typical prior positions for a Program Director
What are the typical next steps for someone working as a Program Director?
Liam Brown
Changing from a Program Director to Executive Director, Program Manager or Vice President is a typical career path.
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