Anywhere Remote (Global) Full-time USD 100,000 – 120,000 / year

Monks is hiring a Program Director

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain trusted, high-level relationships with client stakeholders by acting as a reliable strategic advisor they actively consult.
  • Quickly establish trust by demonstrating clear judgment, reliability, and sound decision-making that gains confidence from clients and internal teams.
  • Act as the main point of contact for executive-level communication, delivering transparent, actionable updates on program status and progress.
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses in client relationships and take proactive steps to reinforce confidence through consistent results.
  • Define and lead the strategic direction of the program, ensuring all teams and initiatives align with key business and client objectives.
  • Take full ownership of critical program decisions, including challenging ones, without deferring issues that should be resolved at this level.
  • Continuously assess program structure, team composition, and delivery methods, driving improvements to enhance performance and outcomes.
  • Stay closely informed about execution details to anticipate risks and adapt plans before issues escalate to the client.
  • Lead and direct a large team of 40 to 50 members across various disciplines and experience levels with clarity and accountability.
  • Engage regularly with team members at all levels to understand real-time progress, identify blockers, and assess delivery risks.
  • Ensure engineering, product, design, and delivery functions are aligned around a unified definition of success with clear ownership.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to elevate quality, performance, and processes over time.
  • Maintain a strong grasp of the account’s financials, including revenue, margins, and forecasting, and proactively flag financial risks.
  • Make timely resourcing decisions based on team performance and fit to maintain delivery quality and financial stability.
  • Identify opportunities for account growth and support renewal planning by collaborating with the Client Partner in advance.
  • Recognize the commercial impact of commitments and client discussions, and involve the Client Partner when commercial topics arise.
  • Foster strong internal and external relationships through clear communication, sound judgment, and dependable follow-through.
  • Handle difficult negotiations with diplomacy and assurance, balancing competing demands while preserving relationships and ensuring feasibility.
  • Adjust communication style based on audience and context, knowing when to advocate, listen, or escalate appropriately.
  • Enforce accountability by setting clear expectations for decisions, timelines, and ownership, and addressing gaps with actionable solutions.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide) — Anywhere

Other

  • This position is fully remote and can be based anywhere.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • This role is subject to the company's Return to Office (RTO) policy. Employees living within commuting distance of an office will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week.
  • The specific RTO requirements, including the number of required office days, will follow the company’s current policy, which may change over time.
About company
Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. It combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world.
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Job Details
Department Technology Services
Category management
Posted 2 hours ago