Senior Program Director

Job Summary

The Global Clients Americas (GCA) Senior Program Director is a senior-level strategic leader based in Houston, TX, responsible for overseeing multiple global client programs or a portfolio of high-value accounts. This role drives enterprise-level security strategy, operational excellence, and innovation across complex, multinational environments. The Senior Program Director acts as a trusted advisor to client executives and internal leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, risk mitigation, and sustainable growth. This position provides thought leadership, governance, and advanced program oversight, connecting day-to-day execution with executive vision. This position is positioned above the Program Director level, with broader scope and authority across multiple accounts or regions. The Senior Program Director serves as a key influencer in global security strategy, technology integration, and client transformation initiatives. The role provides leadership to Program Directors and regional teams, ensuring consistency and scalability of security programs worldwide.

Essential Functions

• Develops and governs global security program frameworks across multiple accounts; ensures alignment with corporate standards and client objectives.
• PARTNERS WITH EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TO SHAPE LONG-TERM SECURITY STRATEGIES, RESILIENCE PLANNING, AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES.
• Provides oversight and guidance to Program Directors; ensures operational alignment, financial performance, and compliance across all managed programs.
• SERVES AS SENIOR LIANIS FOR EXECUTIVE CLIENT STAKEHOLDERS; LEADS STRATEGIC BUSINESS REVIEWS AND CONSULTS ON EMERGING RISKS AND INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES.
• OWNS P&L RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ASSIGNED PORTFOLIO; ENSURES PROFITABILITY, COST OPTIMIZATION, AND CONTRACTUAL COMPLIANCE.
• CHAMPIONS INTEGRATION OF ADVANCED SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, AUTOMATION, AND ANALYTICS; PARTNERS WITH INTERNAL TECHNOLOGY TEAMS TO DELIVER SCALABLE, STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONS.
• MENTORS PROGRAM DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGERS; DRIVES SUCCESION PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ALIGNED WITH GLOBAL FRAMEWORKS.
• ENSURES ADHERENCE TO GLOBAL POLICIES, ESG INITIATIVES, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ACROSS ALL REGIONS, WHILE ACCOUNTING FOR LOCAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE AMERICAS.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible management experience in security program management or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Strong executive-level communication and strategic consulting capabilities.
• Expertise in global risk management, governance, and operational excellence.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets.
• Proficiency in security technologies, data analytics, and digital transformation strategies.
• Ability to lead through influence across diverse cultural and regulatory environments.