Fullsight-posted 4 months ago
Warrendale, PA
11-50 employees

The Program Director, Accreditation is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and growth of PRI’s key programs, including Industry Managed Programs (IMP) and Performance360. This position involves setting and executing strategic product direction, managing full profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, and acting as the primary liaison between PRI, customers, and external stakeholders. The Program Director, Accreditation collaborates with executive leadership to develop future strategies and ensure alignment with PRI’s long-term goals while maintaining strong relationships with clients and industry partners.

  • Develop and execute strategic plans for two of PRI’s core programs (IMP, Performance360) 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.
  • 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.
  • Disciplines such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
  • A Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
  • Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
  • Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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