Director of Program Management

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently looking for a Director of Program Management with corporate fit-out project experience in the New York, NY area. In this role, you will be a member of our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team concentrating on corporate fit-out projects for a financial services client. This client facing role is a great opportunity for you to work on a range of projects and expand your knowledge base.

The PM team's standard is to 'manage each project like we own it'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it’s no wonder why we've achieved such immense success. Come join our team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison with client leadership, supporting their program strategy, communications, and reporting.
• Produce monthly and quarterly executive-level reports and develop ad-hoc presentations for senior management.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and driving accountability.
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor program risks, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies and escalation when needed.
• Support resource planning and allocation for the program team.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all projects within the program and provide clear status updates.
• Develop templates, tools, and best practices based on lessons learned to strengthen work on future programs.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Deep understanding of project and program management methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong design and presentation skills; capable of creating polished executive-level materials in PowerPoint.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to craft compelling narratives from complex data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
• Experience: 10 years' experience in program management is required.
• Large scale corporate fit-out or core and shell project experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in dashboard development using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED.
  
  

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $165,900.00-$232,233.37 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program