Role Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Program Director (PD) who directly reports to the respective area Practice Lead or her/his designee. The PD will be responsible for: - Accomplishing program objectives within scope, schedule, resource, and performance specification constraints. - Providing policy/technical expertise and managing program deliverables. - Managing the project management office and team. - Providing quality control over product development. - Maintaining regular communication with the Client Manager (CM) and the grants management team. The Program Director manages the day-to-day workload and schedules to ensure: - Accurate design procurement, project design reviews, bidding oversight, and construction management of associated projects. - Effective addressing of FEMA, HUD, and other federal program alignment issues. - Quick adjustments to changing priorities with creative and effective solutions. Qualifications - Organized self-starter with the ability to handle numerous projects and prioritize workload. - Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects from start to completion, on time and on budget. - Experience in stakeholder management, creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiation, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, managing resources, and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization. - Knowledge or experience with project management tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools. - Knowledge of and experience in applying quality management principles. - Knowledge of and experience in risk management and root cause analysis. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, with at least 2 years in a lead role on one or more programs. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technical or business fields. - Knowledge of FEMA, CDBG-DR, and other federal disaster funding programs highly desired. - Professional Registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired. Requirements - Conduct program kick-off meetings where team members are introduced, and program background, scope and schedule, roles and responsibilities are discussed. - Execute program in accordance with the contract scope of work at a high level of quality, in accordance with the established schedule. - Establish preferred methods of receiving status, reports, and updates with clients and ensure ongoing communication. - Understand the client’s business and needs to design effective processes and teams. - Build trust with clients and create deeper connections. - Identify, document, and prioritize scope changes, facilitating the approval process with clients and subcontractors. - Manage client expectations throughout the project life-cycle. - Assist the CM and Sector Leaders in cross-selling and up-selling capabilities and services. - Identify project scope and develop documents outlining key program objectives, goals, plans, requirements, estimates, schedules, and budgets. - Ensure estimates of time, cost, performance level, and materials meet program requirements. - Make modifications to plans and schedules as necessary. - Provide recommendations to the client on overarching project issues affecting multiple projects. - Communicate directly with the grants management team on projects involving federal funds. - Prepare and participate in quality review checks. - Review and approve program invoices to go to the client. - Coordinate all program communications with internal and external stakeholders. - Manage general project administration including contracts, risk management, billing, and accounts receivable. - Conduct ongoing communications and formal project reviews with the CM and Director of Disaster Recovery Advisory Services. - Manage team members and sub-consultants' performance. - Facilitate commitment and productivity within the program team. - Manage resources and staffing levels within the project(s). - Establish and manage staff performance and expectations. - Mentor and grow program staff members. - Identify staffing needs and onboard new team members. - Manage sub-consultant contracts and ensure quality control. - Estimate, track, and report project costs effectively. - Manage program revenue and profitability. - Generate and transmit invoices timely, resolve billing issues, and assist in collections. - Manage the Accounts Receivable ledger with the client. - Track and manage time and budget against as-bid baseline. - Responsible for line-item approval for program budget expenditures. Benefits - Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. - Prohibition of discrimination and harassment of any type. - Commitment to diverse backgrounds strengthening the business.

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Title: Associate Director Strategic Business Solutions PMO - Remote, United Kingdom - Remote, Belgium - Remote, Poland - Remote, Ireland - Remote, Netherlands Full time Remote Lead complex, strategic global programs that support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s growth, transformation, and operational excellence. This role operates as a key partner to senior leadership, driving high-impact initiatives across geographies and functions. You will play a critical role in delivering business transformation, system implementations, and process optimization programs while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Key Responsibilities - Lead the planning and execution of complex, strategic global programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery against agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards. - Provide leadership across multiple cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, ensuring effective collaboration and clear management of interdependencies. - Partner with senior leadership to define program scope, objectives, success metrics, and delivery strategy. - Develop, maintain, and govern comprehensive project plans, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource strategies, key milestones, and critical dependencies. - Own end-to-end program financials, including budget development, forecasting, tracking of actuals, and proactive management of variances. - Establish and drive robust risk and issue management practices, ensuring timely escalation and transparent communication to senior stakeholders. - Oversee and actively manage cross-project interdependencies, optimizing scope, schedule, budget, and resource utilization across the program portfolio. - Analyze complex data and business challenges to inform decision-making and ensure effective implementation of solutions. - Act as the primary point of contact for program status, providing clear, concise reporting on progress, risks, and performance. - Ensure delivery of all program outputs in accordance with organizational standards for quality, compliance, and cost, while meeting stakeholder expectations. - Build, lead, and support high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Contribute to the development of PMO capabilities, including supporting recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of project management staff. Program Scope & Exposure - Deliver initiatives spanning digital transformation, strategic business programs, clinical operational system implementations, process optimisation, regulatory compliance, and M&A integrations. - Work across global stakeholders and functions, with exposure to senior and executive leadership teams. Requirements - Advanced degree with 6+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience managing complex, global programs and project initiatives. - Degree in business, engineering, science, or a related field preferred. - Strong experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed, global organization. - Demonstrated success delivering large-scale initiatives such as digital transformation, system implementations, or business integrations. - Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies and best practices. - Experience in business functions such as finance operations, clinical operations, customer service, or related areas. - Proven leadership capability with experience building, developing, and influencing teams. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. - Excellent proven vendor and in-house management skills in software product delivery and implementation - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously. - Experience with project management tools and systems (e.g., Planview or similar). - Strong change management and stakeholder engagement expertise. - Experience applying AI and automation to improve business processes and operational efficiency. - Adaptability to changing business needs and dynamic project environments. - Experience in regulated or GCP environments preferred, CRO background advantageous. - Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Safe ) highly desirable. - Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci) a plus. - Proficiency in English required (C level preferred) ; additional languages beneficial. - Ability to travel up to 25% as required. Success Measures - Consistent delivery of global programs on time and within budget. - Achievement of measurable business outcomes (e.g., cost savings, process efficiencies, system adoption). - High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and sustained executive alignment. Why This Role This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives with direct exposure to global leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic transformation programs that drive meaningful business outcomes across the organization.