[Remote] Director, Program Management (Commercial)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BetMGM is a leading company in the sports betting and online gaming sector, revolutionizing the industry in the United States and Canada. The Director, Program Management (Commercial) will oversee the Commercial portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and guiding investment decisions while leading a team of Business Portfolio Managers and Project Managers to drive successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Own accountability for the overall health and outcomes of the Commercial portfolio, ensuring work is aligned to enterprise strategy, prioritized against capacity, and sequenced intentionally
- Partner with senior Commercial and Marketing leaders to shape portfolio strategy, investment guardrails, and prioritization principles
- Guide portfolio‑level trade‑off decisions related to funding, timing, scope, and resourcing to maximize business impact
- Maintain an enterprise perspective on Commercial initiatives, anticipating impacts across Product, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, and Customer Experience
- Establish and lead portfolio governance structures that provide leaders with clarity, transparency, and confidence in decision‑making
- Lead portfolio‑level forums to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and address cross‑initiative dependencies
- Serve as the escalation point for material portfolio risks, delivery confidence concerns, or systemic constraints
- Ensure executive communications focus on insights, implications, and decisions, not activity‑level reporting
- Lead and develop Business Portfolio Managers by setting clear expectations for portfolio discipline, business partnership, and outcomes
- Empower Business Portfolio Managers to own day‑to‑day portfolio operations, including roadmap management, governance execution, and delivery health
- Review portfolio performance at a strategic level, intervening selectively to unblock challenges or elevate decisions
- Build a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement across the Commercial PMO team
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on delivery feasibility, prioritization, risk, and change impacts
- Influence cross‑functional leaders to align on shared outcomes, trade‑offs, and commitments without direct authority
- Provide clarity and direction during ambiguity, helping leaders navigate complexity with confidence
- Advance the PMO’s mission as a connected, trusted partner to the business by strengthening portfolio alignment, transparency, and execution confidence
- Contribute to the evolution of scalable PMO operating models, governance standards, and ways of working
- Champion data‑driven portfolio insights and outcome‑focused success measures
- Partner with peer PMO leaders to ensure consistency, cohesion, and a “One PMO” culture across the organization
Skills
- 12+ years of experience in program, portfolio, or transformation leadership within complex, cross‑functional organizations
- Proven experience operating at a Director or equivalent senior leadership level, delivering outcomes through other leaders and senior ICs
- Strong commercial and business acumen, with experience supporting Marketing, growth, or revenue‑driving organizations
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, frame trade‑offs, and guide decision‑making in matrixed environments
- Experience building, coaching, and leading high‑performing teams
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, balancing strategic intent with execution realities
- Deep understanding of portfolio management, governance models, and delivery discipline
- Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complexity into clarity
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience in regulated, digital, or fast‑paced environments preferred
- MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Pre-tax spending accounts including health care FSA and commuter savings
- Flexible paid time off
- Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- Swag, ticket giveaways, and more!
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