Program Director – Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Ensure rigorous execution, transparency, and alignment for H&R Block's key strategic initiatives and enterprise priorities.

• Collaborate with business leaders, executive sponsors, and cross-functional teams to convert strategic priorities into comprehensive execution plans.

• Provide leadership with insights into progress, risks, dependencies, delivery assurance, and business results.

• Assist in developing and advancing the enterprise program management function, encompassing governance, operational rhythms, portfolio visibility, execution standards, and reporting methodologies.

• Create and sustain visibility into the initiatives outlined in the Enterprise Operating Plan.

• Align execution efforts with targeted business objectives and success metrics.

• Identify interdepartmental dependencies, execution gaps, and risks while facilitating issue resolution.

• Oversee intricate, cross-functional strategic programs from the planning phase through to delivery.

• Convert business priorities into cohesive plans, milestones, dependencies, operational commitments, and measurable results.

• Coordinate execution across various workstreams and functional teams.

• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and execution obstacles.

• Monitor milestones, KPIs, and objectives for value realization.

• Advocate for outcome-focused execution and ongoing improvement.

• Establish program governance, reporting structures, and operational rhythms.

• Facilitate program reviews, executive steering committees, and decision-making sessions.

• Develop and enhance EPMO capabilities, processes, governance frameworks, operational rhythms, and tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in program management, transformation, business operations, or enterprise execution.

• Proven leadership in large, cross-functional initiatives.

• Demonstrated success in leading extensive, complex cross-functional initiatives that yield measurable business results.

• Experience in influencing senior leaders and achieving alignment without direct authority.

• Strong business acumen.

• Proficient analytical problem-solving skills.

• Excellent executive communication abilities.

• Proven success in translating strategy into execution and measurable outcomes.

• Familiarity with program management, reporting, and collaboration tools.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

• An advanced degree or program management certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for associates and eligible dependents.

• H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• (Virtual) fitness center programs.

• Associate discount program.

• Business Travel Accident Insurance.

• Associate Tax Preparation benefit.

• Potential eligibility for incentive compensation or short-term incentive programs.