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Director
A Director is a mid-to-senior management role responsible for leading one or more departments or functional teams and translating executive strategy into operational plans. Core responsibilities include budget management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration with peer directors and leadership to align on priorities. Directors typically have several years of managerial experience and strong stakeholder management skills, as they often serve as the bridge between frontline managers and senior executives.
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Director
Vet Customer Experience (VCE)
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
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Director - Directorate of Enforcement Programs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000
This federal executive role directs the development and implementation of occupational safety and health enforcement policies across OSHA's general and maritime industries, serving as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Secretary. It suits someone with extensive experience managing large-scale regulatory compliance programs and the executive capacity to drive organizational efficiency and high-performance teams within a government agency.
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Where Directors commonly go next: Senior Director, Vice President.
Vice President
Adams Street Partners
Chicago, IL
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Senior Director
Visa Inc.
US - Foster City, CA
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Senior Vice President, Global Go-To-Market (GTM) - Citrix Security Business
Citrix Systems
San Ramon, CA · $315,789 – $540,000
This role leads Citrix's enterprise security go-to-market strategy, building market presence and driving adoption of zero-trust and AI security solutions among Global 2000 enterprises. It suits an executive with deep cybersecurity expertise who has scaled security businesses from growth stage to hundreds of millions in revenue and can engage directly with C-suite buyers on technology consolidation and cost avoidance.
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Vice President, Global Public Sector, Tolling and Parking
Mastercard
Full-time · Purchase, NY · $235,000 – $375,000
This role leads Mastercard's global public sector tolling and parking business, building expertise and go-to-market resources to accelerate growth in urban mobility payments across markets. It suits someone with deep tolling industry knowledge and a track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs and external partnerships.
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CRE Finance Banker - Vice President
Citigroup
Full-time · New York, NY · $175,000 – $250,000
A senior banking role focused on originating and executing commercial real estate financing deals across multiple products and property types for institutional clients. This position suits experienced finance professionals with strong underwriting and analytical skills who want to manage transactions and mentor junior team members.
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Blackstone Private Wealth - Product Specialist (1031 Exchange Fund), Vice President
Blackstone Group
San Francisco, CA · $175,000 – $200,000
Blackstone Private Wealth is hiring a Vice President to be the go-to expert on 1031 exchange and tax-deferred real estate solutions, working with investment teams and advisors to educate clients, develop product strategy, and support fundraising across their $300 billion private wealth platform. This role suits someone with deep real estate and wealth management experience who can translate complex tax structures into clear insights for high-net-worth investors and their advisors.
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BXMA – Total Portfolio Management: Private Investments, Vice President / Principal
Blackstone Group
New York, NY · $185,000 – $200,000
A Vice President at Blackstone who leads diligence on private investment fund opportunities and co-investments within the Total Portfolio Management platform, synthesizing complex analysis into investment committee recommendations. This role suits experienced investment professionals from allocators, buy-side firms, or banking backgrounds who can independently drive rigorous analytical processes and represent the firm to external managers.
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BXMA - ICS, Vice President
Blackstone Group
New York, NY · $165,000 – $200,000
A Vice President role managing relationships with institutional investors in Blackstone's multi-asset investing division, combining client service, marketing execution, and investment solutions. This suits experienced investment professionals who can balance portfolio discussions with existing clients while developing new business in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
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PROGRAM MANAGER/DEPUTY
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Millington, TN · $125,776 – $163,514
This federal supervisory role leads the Navy's casualty operations, advising senior leadership on military casualty affairs, survivor benefits, and POW/MIA programs while managing staff and budgets. It suits experienced program managers with deep knowledge of military personnel policies and federal benefits systems who can navigate sensitive, high-stakes casualty cases.
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Program Manager (Assistant Director - TRIAD)
Veterans Benefits Administration
Full-time · Washington, DC · $147,945 – $197,200
This federal government role manages complex IT programs and education benefit systems for the Veterans Affairs department, reporting to a deputy director. It suits experienced program managers comfortable with stakeholder coordination, systems lifecycle oversight, and directing teams within a regulated environment.
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REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER (N92)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Washington, DC · $143,919 – $153,498
This is a regional program manager role overseeing morale, welfare, and recreation services across seven Navy installations, handling operations, budgets, facilities, and contracting. The role suits an experienced operations leader comfortable with dual-fund financial management, capital infrastructure oversight, and supervising large distributed teams.
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Program Manager
Defense Contract Management Agency
Orlando, FL · $90,479 – $138,370
This federal Program Manager role oversees contract management teams evaluating defense contractor performance on major acquisition programs, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical compliance. It suits experienced professionals in government contract management or defense acquisition who can supervise specialists and recommend corrective actions to senior leadership.
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Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander)
United States Army Installation Management Command
Fort Lee, VA · $154,542 – $197,200
This is a deputy garrison commander role managing a large military installation's operations, administration, and multi-functional programs at Fort Lee. It suits experienced federal managers with a background in complex military or institutional operations who can direct supervisors across diverse functional areas and implement policy across the installation.
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Operational Medicine Program Manager
Drug Enforcement Administration
Quantico, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
This role manages the DEA's Operational Medicine Program, overseeing training, policy development, and medical support services for approximately 400 personnel with medical duties. The position combines technical expertise in operational medicine with program administration, contract management, and hands-on delivery of medical training.
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PROGRAM MANAGER
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $197,200
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Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition)
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This is a federal position managing defense acquisition programs at various lifecycle stages, overseeing development, production, fielding, and major system modifications. The role suits military program professionals with direct experience leading Army system acquisition initiatives and the ability to coordinate complex technical and financial aspects across government and contractor teams.
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Assistant Director for Asset Forfeiture Division
U.S. Marshals Service
Arlington, VA · $151,661 – $228,000
This role leads the federal Asset Forfeiture Division for the US Marshals Service, overseeing the seizure, management, and disposal of assets from criminal activity across the country. It suits someone with experience in federal program management, budget oversight, or asset and property administration who wants to drive efficiency in government operations.
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Program Manager
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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