What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Program Management position at Heartflow?
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.
- 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.
- 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. #LI-Hybrid
Salary : $265,000 - $315,000