Director, Program Management – Commercial

BetMGM

Director of Program Management leading Commercial portfolio strategy and governance at BetMGM. Focused on investment decisions, outcomes, and team accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNevada, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own accountability for the overall health and outcomes of the Commercial portfolio.
Ensure 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.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience in regulated, digital, or fast‑paced environments preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio managementgovernance modelsdelivery disciplineprogram leadershiptransformation leadershipcross-functional collaborationstrategic prioritizationrisk managementchange managementbusiness impact analysis

Soft Skills

influencing stakeholdersdecision-makingteam buildingcoachingexecutive presencecommunicationtrust buildingaccountabilitycontinuous improvementoperating in ambiguity

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA or equivalent experience