Program Director / Engagement leader

Program Director / Engagement Leader at Katalyst CRO – Chicago, IL

Salary: $62,000 – $102,300

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• Lead end-to-end program strategy, planning, and execution.
• Manage client relationships and drive business development.
• Ensure operational excellence and financial oversight.
• Mentor and manage cross-functional engineering and design teams.

• Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology (Mechanical, Production, Biomedical, etc.)
• Preferred: Master's or MBA, PMP/PgMP/Scrum Master/Six Sigma certifications.
• Experience with tools like CAD, CAE, PLM, Jira, MS Project, and exposure to Generative AI and automation.

• 15+ years in engineering services, with 5+ years in a program director role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale programs ($5M+, 100+ team members).
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and client engagement skills.
• Experience in Healthcare or MedTech projects.

Mid-Senior level

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