Director, Program Management – Strategic Initiatives

Newfold Digital

3d • Remote

About The Position

At Bluehost, we believe all small businesses deserve the opportunity to succeed online. Our mission is to give small businesses the confidence to think big. We're the all-in-one platform for small businesses to grow online with powerful simplicity, premium performance, smart tools and human support. The Director, Program Management will own the end-to-end delivery of cross-functional strategic initiatives and lead a team of program managers responsible for execution across the Bluehost Group. This role will translate executive strategy into scalable, actionable programs while building and maturing a high-performing program management function. What you’ll do & how you’ll make your mark.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in program management, operations, or product strategy
• 3–5+ years of experience leading program managers or in a comparable leadership role
• Proven track record of scaling teams and improving execution maturity
• Strong financial, analytical, and operational acumen
• Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder influence skills

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, multi-quarter strategic programs across the organization
• Define scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics to ensure successful delivery
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of program managers (typically 3–8)
• Establish clear goals, performance standards, and career development paths
• Build and scale a consistent program management function, including methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Drive hiring, onboarding, and capability development for the PMO
• Align resource allocation to support the highest-priority initiatives
• Establish and run program cadences, including OKRs, QBRs, and executive reviews
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams and escalate as needed
• Translate executive strategy into actionable roadmaps and program plans
• Align Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance around shared priorities
• Track ROI, costs, and overall business impact of initiatives
• Partner closely with Finance on forecasting, planning, and investment decisions
• Deliver clear, concise executive reporting and decision support
• Influence senior leaders and stakeholders without direct authority
• Identify risks early and drive proactive mitigation strategies
• Manage cross-program dependencies across teams, platforms, and functions

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• We celebrate one another’s differences.
• We’re proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion.
• We foster a culture of belonging.
• We have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide learning and development opportunities for all employees.
• We have 20 + affinity groups where you can network and connect with employees globally.
• We provide excellent Health Insurance options to fit you, HSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Generous vacation policy, and much more!
• We’re fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, be mentored, and grow their careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees