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Program Director / Engagement leader

Katalyst CRO
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 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 .

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