Director-Program Manager

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies

• Extensive experience leading enterprise-level program or project management initiatives across multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong executive communication skills, including creating and presenting clear, data-driven materials for senior leadership.
• Hands-on fluency with AI tools to enhance productivity, accelerate analysis, and support development of strategic deliverables.
• Proficiency with program management and productivity tools (e.g., project tracking software, collaboration platforms, and reporting tools).
• Ability to identify risks proactively, solve complex problems, and provide actionable recommendations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution and governance of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment, visibility, and successful delivery across business units.

• Own end-to-end program governance across multiple concurrent strategic initiatives, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and status tracking.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Strategy, Product, Sales, Operations, and Finance to align goals, address challenges, and drive progress.
• Develop executive-ready materials such as presentations, dashboards, and reporting documentation to communicate complex information clearly.
• Leverage AI tools within daily workflows to improve efficiency in analysis, content creation, and presentation development.
• Facilitate recurring governance meetings, including steering committees and working sessions, ensuring accountability for follow-up actions.
• Identify and escalate risks and issues early, providing recommendations and solutions to maintain program momentum.
• Support development of strategic narratives for leadership communications and planning sessions.
• Operate independently in a dynamic environment where priorities and scope may evolve.

About the Team

The Strategy function at Moody’s Analytics operates at the center of the organization, partnering across product, sales, operations, and finance to advance enterprise priorities. The team is responsible for driving program governance, fostering cross-functional alignment, and supporting executive decision-making through clear, actionable insights. By joining this team, you will contribute to high-impact, visible initiatives that shape the direction of the business and engage regularly with senior leadership.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $163,300.00 - $236,800.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.