Director, Program Management

About the role

The Director, Program Management role is available in Jersey City, NJ. This position is part of the Office of Strategy & Transformation, responsible for converting strategic priorities into structured, funded, tracked, and delivered initiatives. The Director will own end-to-end program governance for one or more enterprise initiatives and ensure cross-functional work streams are aligned and issues are resolved.

Responsibilities

• Own program governance for 1–3 major enterprise initiatives (e.g., M&A integration, network/footprint optimization, commercial excellence, margin improvement, digital enablement) including charter, workplan, milestones, and stage-gate reviews
• Build and manage business cases in partnership with FP&A, including investment, expected benefits, and timelines for benefit realization
• Manage cross-functional workstreams and steering committees, ensuring alignment, addressing interdependencies, and resolving issues
• Maintain risk and issue logs and drive mitigation actions through resolution
• Track EBITDA impact and benefit realization, ensuring results are accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with FP&A reporting
• Prepare executive- and board-level presentations and materials to support key business decisions
• Partner with Business Process Excellence teams to integrate automation and AI-enabled productivity initiatives into program plans
• Support IPO-readiness initiatives, including process documentation, controls, and KPI infrastructure
• Build alignment and strong partnerships with business units and functional leaders to drive successful execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 5–9 years in program/project management, corporate strategy, management consulting, or a PE-portfolio operations/value-creation role; distribution, industrials, or B2B supply-chain experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional initiatives with real P&L or operational stakes — not purely IT project management
• Strong financial acumen, including business case development, P&L understanding, and benefit tracking in partnership with FP&A
• Experience working with senior executives and business leaders, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with PMO/project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Power BI, or Tableau
• PMP, Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering high-quality results and driving business growth
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate strategy into actionable initiatives
• Project management and program management experience
• Financial analysis and budgeting skills
• Leadership and collaboration skills
• Experience with AI and automation tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off package
• Education reimbursement
• Paid family leave
• Adoption assistance

Pay

Compensation Range: $180,000 to $220,000 + Bonus

Schedule

Full-time position

Company Information

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. We are an EEO Employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are also a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement.