Senior Program Manager

Role overview A senior leadership role focused on steering large, complex software programs for international clients from initiation through full delivery. The position carries end-to-end accountability for outcomes, scope, budget, and stakeholder alignment across multi-stream engagements. It suits an experienced program leader who blends delivery discipline with a pragmatic, outcomes-driven mindset and an engineering-aware approach. Responsibilities Direct multi-year, multi-million-EUR software programs, owning delivery outcomes, scope, timelines, and budget end-to-end. Define and run program governance, including decision-making structures, escalation paths, and reporting frameworks. Coordinate multiple delivery streams and manage dependencies across internal teams and selected external partners. Proactively surface program-level risks, shape mitigation strategies, and drive corrective action when delivery drifts. Establish structured change management with full traceability between requirements, scope, budget, and contractual agreements. Build trust-based relationships with clients, sponsors, and key internal stakeholders, while mentoring Delivery Managers and leading effective program teams. Requirements Demonstrated success leading large-scale IT or software programs with full budget and delivery accountability. Experience managing distributed, multinational teams and collaborating with external vendors or partners. Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills in complex stakeholder environments. High ownership and decisiveness, with the ability to operate independently and make informed trade-off decisions. Solid understanding of software delivery lifecycles (SDLC) and modern software engineering practices. Fluency in spoken and written English, plus eligibility to work from within the European Union region. Nice to have Practical knowledge of program and delivery frameworks such as PMP or SAFe; relevant certifications are welcome but not required. Benefits and work setup Remote work setup within the European Union region; a valid work permit is required. Recruitment follows a multi-stage process consisting of CV review, an HR call, two interviews, and a final decision. #J-18808-Ljbffr xebiacee