Program Manager – (Contract/FL 12 -24 months)– Germany or Belgium

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager, you will be responsible for delivery oversight of several Digital projects. The PM will be responsible for the identification, planning and coordination of a set of digital technology projects.

The PM will have an overview of the digital projects' life cycle process and leading teams in translating business requirements into functioning solutions.

The successful candidate should have previous experience in digital transformation projects in a complex matrix environment. This role will deal with various stakeholders and require strong leadership and communication skills.
Furthermore, the candidate should be structured, having a sound PM tool and methodology understanding and be able to lead a diverse, virtual team.

On offer is a competitive day rate plus the chance to work on some exciting large challenging projects and gain experience working within this sought-after sector with a great team of professionals.

This position is mainly remote with some travel across Europe, but you will need to have your permanent address in either Germany or Belgium.

Duties:
(S)He will be responsible for

Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
Ensure alignment of program objectives with the company's strategic goals.
Lead and mentor a small team of project managers by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Monitor program progress of the ongoing projects activities, identify inter-dependencies as well as potential issues, and proactively implement solutions to keep projects on track.
Act as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, including executives, clients, and team members.
Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities effectively and provide regular updates to all stakeholders.
Identify potential risks and issues related to program delivery and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Develop contingency plans to address unexpected challenges and ensure the program's success.
Ensure budget compliance and secure additional resources when necessary.

Requirements:

Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in similar function.
Proven experience with large scale digitalization programs.
Practical experience with methodologies such as Prince 2, ITIL.
Must be detail oriented, analytical, and demonstrate ability to work in complex international matrix environments.
Practical experience of working in virtual teams as well as with onshore and nearshore resources.
Working experience with EU client or other public institution is an added value.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with collaborating with developers, clients, other business analysts, Solution Architects.

Only candidates that are eligible to work in Germany or Belgium will be considered.