Program Director

About Us

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Program Director, Apparel Materials, to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. Onsite 4 days a week in Portland.

Summary

Drive operational excellence while developing leadership capabilities within our Materials team, balancing immediate execution needs with long-term strategic development to transform product creation processes.

You Will:

• Document and represent the requirements in transformation planning and decision-making forums
• Update the operating model and ways of working to reflect changes as they are introduced
• Serve as the consistent team voice throughout the fiscal year, maintaining continuity as the transformation evolves
• Translate between technical and business teams to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Leverage your expertise in apparel, product management, and emerging technologies like AI to drive the transformation forward

Ideally, We'd Like:

• Extensive experience as a director-level consultant in the apparel industry
• Strong understanding of the technical capabilities and operational processes within apparel
• Demonstrated experience as a business product manager, bridging the gap between technology and business requirements
• Familiarity with AI and other emerging technologies, and how they can be leveraged to modernize apparel systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• A passion for driving change and a proven track record of successful transformation initiatives

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a temporary employee (W2) opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.