Housing Director of Program Management

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

The Director of Program Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for the full lifecycle of program deliveryplanning, execution, team leadership, risk mitigation, client success, and regulatory compliance. This individual will lead engagements across HCV, PBV, RAD, and Public Housing portfolios, while mentoring high-performing teams and building deep client trust.

Location : Must reside in AL, AZ, CT, ID, IL, FL, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA

This position is ideal for a seasoned public-sector program leader who thrives in politically charged environments, understands HUD regulations, and can translate complex requirements into measurable outcomes.

This is not a behind-the-desk role. You will travel, lead teams on the ground, and build trust where its been lost. You will be held to a high standard, but you will also be part of something disruptive, meaningful, and deeply needed in the affordable housing sector.

Summary of Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the full implementation and ongoing management of large-scale affordable housing programs (HCV, PBV, RAD, Public Housing, etc.)
• Lead project scoping, workplan development, and kickoff processes with internal and client stakeholders
• Align program goals with contractual obligations, regulatory mandates (HOTMA, NSPIRE, SEMAP / PHAS), and agency priorities
• Monitor program performance against KPIs; proactively resolve delivery challenges
• Serve as the senior point of contact with client executive teams, boards, HUD field offices, and local elected officials
• Build consensus across politically sensitive environments and manage competing stakeholder interests
• Deliver program briefings, public presentations, and issue escalations with professionalism and command
• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of project managers, analysts, and housing specialists
• Define roles, assign responsibilities, and ensure high-quality execution across all workstreams
• Implement continuous improvement tools, SOPs, and standardized performance dashboards
• Collaborate with compliance, training, and systems teams to ensure program integrity
• Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies through process redesign and performance analysis
• Mitigate risks to project timelines, budgets, and deliverables by maintaining disciplined PM practices
• Lead recovery planning and course corrections when projects veer off-scope or fall behind

Qualifications and Skills :

Experience

5+ years of staff leadership, preferably in consulting, public agency, or matrixed environments

Key Measurable Performance Indicators

Travel Requirement