Senior Director, Program Management

About the Role

As Senior Director, Program Management, you will lead cross-functional teams to drive the strategy, execution, and delivery of complex, high-stakes projects. You own the end-to-end program lifecycle — from initial scope and planning through final delivery — ensuring every cross-functional effort stays aligned with HeartFlow's long-term vision.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct multiple cross-functional program teams through the full lifecycle of complex initiatives, owning strategy, execution, and delivery.
• Define program strategy, timelines, and resource plans that meet business objectives, and drive teams to execute against them.
• Partner across functions to maintain alignment on priorities, dependencies, and decisions throughout each program.
• Build and implement risk management and contingency plans to keep programs on track.
• Communicate program status, priorities, and decisions clearly and consistently to team members and stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Serve as the face of your program(s) to the executive leadership team, representing progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Lead resolution of issues and conflicts within and across teams, escalating when appropriate.
• Coach and develop team members, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of program/project management experience, including 5+ years leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing complex, multi-workstream programs in a regulated industry (e.g., medical device or healthcare) strongly preferred.
• Track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Skills & Competencies:

• Program Management Expertise: Applies hybrid methodologies to lead the full lifecycle of complex, high-stakes programs.
• Influence Without Authority: Builds trust and drives cross-functional alignment across departments without direct reporting control.
• Executive Communication: Communicates clearly through verbal, written, and visual means, tailored to the audience — including senior leadership.
• Conflict Resolution: Navigates interpersonal and technical deadlocks to reach solutions that keep programs on track.
• Strategic Risk Management: Proactively identifies program dependencies and builds contingency plans before they impact timeline or budget.
• Executive Presence: Presents to senior leadership with confidence and clarity, translating technical milestones into business value.
• Adaptive Leadership: Pivots strategy quickly in response to shifting market conditions or organizational priorities.

A reasonable estimate of the yearly base compensation range is $265,000-$315,000, cash bonus, and equity.