We are looking for a highly experienced Mainframe Program Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of large, complex and business-critical programs with enterprise-wide impact.

The successful candidate will take overall ownership of program objectives, governance and delivery outcomes, working across multiple business units and leading significant organizational change.

This is a senior leadership position requiring strong expertise in program delivery, governance, risk management, stakeholder management and executive reporting , together with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale and business-critical programs.
- Define and ensure achievement of program objectives, milestones and delivery outcomes .
- Establish and maintain strong program governance and delivery frameworks .
- Select and apply the appropriate delivery methodology, including Waterfall, Agile, SAFe or hybrid approaches .
- Lead cross-functional teams across multiple business units and external partners.
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and financial aspects of the program.
- Act as the main escalation point for senior stakeholders and executive management.
- Drive decision-making and resolution of complex delivery issues.
- Provide regular executive-level reporting on program progress, risks, financials and key dependencies.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise governance,



policies and compliance requirements.
- Drive organizational change and ensure effective adoption of program outcomes.
- Manage relationships with senior business stakeholders, technology teams and external vendors.
- Ensure successful transition and delivery of program outcomes within agreed scope, timelines and financial parameters.

Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in program/project delivery, with significant experience in large-scale and complex environments.
- Proven experience as a Program Director, Program Manager or equivalent senior leadership position .
- Strong experience managing enterprise-wide transformation or technology programs .
- Excellent knowledge of program governance, risk management and stakeholder management .
- Experience working across multiple business units and leading cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of delivery methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, SAFe or hybrid .
- Experience managing budgets, dependencies, risks and executive-level reporting.
- Mainframe knowledge/experience is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Fluent English and German.
- Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.

What We Offer

- Remote working .
- International and enterprise-level environment.
- Opportunity to lead complex, business-critical transformation programs.
- Collaboration with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

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