Senior Director of Program Management

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Opportunity
Onto Innovation is seeking a Sr. Program/Project Manager to join our Information Technology leadership team. Reporting to the VP of IT, this role will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of our most critical IT programs and projects.

You will establish and manage program governance, standardize project management processes, and ensure alignment with business objectives. This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT programs and projects.
• Develop and maintain program governance frameworks, processes, and best practices.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across programs.
• Provide regular status reporting and executive-level updates on program health and progress.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and tools.
• Cookware with vendors and partners to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Support change management and communication strategies for major initiatives.
• Oversee program documentation, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Facilitate IT leadership and Team meetings, including agenda setting, follow-ups, and action tracking.
• Oversee IT governance processes, including budget planning, resource allocation, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing large, complex IT programs and projects in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with IT governance, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.