Program Director - K-12

K-12 Program Director

The K-12 Program Director provides executive leadership for multi-year, multi-project capital improvement programs for public school districts. This role is accountable for strategy, governance, stakeholder trust, safety, inclusivity, and predictable deliveryplanning through occupancyof facilities funded by bonds, referenda, and other sources. The Program Director serves as the client's trusted advisor, aligning scope, budget, and schedule; building high-performing teams; and communicating transparently with Boards of Trustees, taxpayers, and the community.

Strategy & Program Set-Up

• Shape program vision and operating model aligned to district goals (safety, equity, capacity, modernization, sustainability).
• Lead program initiation : governance plan, program execution plan, baseline scope, schedule, and budget; define stage gates and decision rights.
• Establish program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change, quality) and reporting cadence, including dashboards and KPIs.

Client, Board & Community Leadership

People Leadership & Culture

Delivery Excellence (Planning through Occupancy)

Commercial & Financial Management

Digital & Reporting

Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)

Education

Experience

Certifications (preferred)

Technical & Leadership Skills

Success Measures (Year 1-3)

Work Conditions & Other Information

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