Director, Central Program Management

Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our smart hydration systems eliminate the need for single-use bottles and cans—making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IOT-enabled beverage technology, we’re building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We’ve raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we’ve been rapidly growing year over year. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development. To support our rapid growth and ambitious product roadmap, we are establishing a Central Program Management Office (PMO) and hiring a Director, Central Program Management to build and lead it. This role will be responsible for driving end to end executional rigor across both business-critical initiatives and technical programs—ensuring we scale with alignment, accountability, and speed. Your Day to Day Central PMO Design & Leadership Define the mission, structure, and operating model of a Central PMO that supports both technical (NPI and Sustaining) and enterprise-level business initiatives from “cradle to grave.” Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team of program managers focused on complex, cross-functional program execution. Champion best-in-class program management practices, tools, and methodologies tailored for a high-growth hardware + software business. Build and maintain a robust single source of truth for program management and reporting, including dashboards, milestones, risks, and status updates for leadership and the Board. Strategic Program Execution Own end-to-end execution of one of Bevi’s most critical NPI initiatives—from planning and resource alignment to delivery, commercialization, and post-mortem. Translate company strategy and OKRs into a portfolio of programs with clear scope, timelines, program budget, resourcing plans, and measurable outcomes. Define and drive the company’s program management phase gate process, across both business initiatives and NPI programs, ensuring visibility, alignment, and timely delivery of high-quality products. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with executives and functional leaders to define priorities, manage interdependencies, and sequence work for maximum impact. Drive clarity in decision-making by facilitating tradeoff discussions and ensuring alignment between commercial, operational, and technical stakeholders. Executional Excellence & Process Improvement Partner with Bevi’s Chief of Staff to lead mid-year and annual planning cycles to align initiatives to strategic priorities and resource capacity. Build frameworks for the team to identify and resolve program risks, constraints, and bottlenecks early—ensuring programs stay on track and deliver intended outcomes. Establish a continuous improvement mindset within the team including post-program reviews and optimization processes across the company. Requirements 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management, with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience leading full-cycle connected hardware NPI programs. 5 years managing a cross-functional team Proven track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across both business transformation and NPI (hardware/software) domains. Experience aligning program portfolios to company strategy and managing competing priorities across teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with executive teams. Deep understanding of program planning, risk management, and change management practices. Startup or high-growth company experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with both Agile and traditional delivery models; flexibility in applying the right approach based on context Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer 401(k) with company match Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc  Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents Fully employer paid disability and life insurances Wellness and fitness reimbursements Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terracycling, too Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Hero awards - and more. We're excited about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We know that talent comes in many forms, and we value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over just checking boxes on a requirements list.If any of our positions interest you, please apply! Our recruiting team will contact you about next steps if we'd like to move forward together.