Director, Project & Program Management, Management
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management, Administrative Management
Location: New Orleans
A global family office is seeking an experienced Family Office Director to serve as a trusted partner to the Principals and oversee the coordination, administration, and execution of the family's diverse personal and business activities.
The family office manages a complex portfolio of interests, including multiple domestic and international residences, a private yacht, vineyard operations, real estate investments, and other private business activities. Supported by a global network of employees, household staff, advisors, consultants, and service providers, the office requires a highly capable leader who can bring structure, accountability, and seamless execution across a sophisticated and evolving environment.
This role represents a unique opportunity to serve at the center of a global family office, acting as the operational leader. The successful candidate will oversee key family office functions, coordinate across advisors and staff, drive special projects, and ensure alignment between the Principals' long-term objectives, shared priorities, and day-to-day operations.
Position OverviewThe Family Office Director will serve as a trusted partner to both Principals and act as the central integrator across all family office activities. This individual will maintain visibility across the family's financial affairs, estate operations, lifestyle assets, and strategic initiatives while ensuring disciplined execution across a broad range of priorities.
Acting as the air traffic controller for the family office, the Director will coordinate communication, prioritization, and decision-making on behalf of the Principals among internal staff, external advisors, household teams, property managers, yacht crew, vineyard leadership, and professional service providers. The role requires an individual who can seamlessly move between strategic planning and hands‑on execution, balancing long‑term objectives with immediate operational needs.
The ideal candidate combines family office expertise, financial acumen, operational leadership, project management capabilities, and exceptional relationship‑management skills. This individual will be equally comfortable reviewing financial reports, leading organizational initiatives, coordinating advisors, and overseeing estate operations.
Key Responsibilities Family Office Leadership- Serve as the senior operational leader and central coordinator across all family office activities
- Translate the Principals’ objectives into actionable plans with clear ownership, timelines, and accountability
- Maintain visibility across all major initiatives, ensuring alignment between priorities, resources, and execution
- Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across the family's personal and business interests
- Lead special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Principals and family office
- Develop and implement processes, controls, and operating procedures that support a scalable, well‑organized family office infrastructure
- Serve as the central integrator across the family's advisory ecosystem, including attorneys, accountants, tax advisors, trustees, investment managers, insurance professionals, banking partners, and consultants
- Ensure advisors are aligned, informed, and working collaboratively toward shared objectives
- Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improved coordination among providers
- Coordinate meetings, reporting cycles, and decision‑making processes involving family members and advisors
- Support governance activities, including board meetings, family meetings, and trustee communications
- Prepare briefing materials, meeting agendas, summaries, and follow‑up action plans
- Establish and maintain structured communication, reporting, and decision‑making processes across staff
- Oversee financial administration across the family's entities, residences, lifestyle assets, and philanthropic activities
- Review and synthesize financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets, and other reporting prepared by internal staff and external providers
- Monitor liquidity needs, major expenditures, and capital projects…
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