Location: Europe (Remote) Contract: Freelance (+12 months) THE COMPANY Our client is a recruitment consultancy specializing in IT, Finance, HR, and Digital Technology. We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director / Program Director to lead a large-scale, business-critical transformation program with enterprise-wide impact. The successful candidate will take full ownership of end-to-end program delivery, acting as the primary interface between the client, strategic suppliers, and the wider GTO organization. The role requires proven experience managing transformation programs with budgets exceeding $40 million and teams of over 100 resources, together with strong expertise in Mainframe modernization, Mainframe Exit programs, and COBOL technologies. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise transformation programs. * Drive Mainframe Exit and modernization initiatives involving legacy COBOL-based systems. * Oversee program governance, financial performance, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies. * Coordinate large,



multidisciplinary teams of more than 100 resources. * Manage strategic suppliers and vendors in complex multi-vendor environments. * Maintain strong relationships with senior executives and C-level stakeholders. * Ensure alignment with business objectives, delivery milestones, and financial targets. * Define and implement appropriate delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, or hybrid approaches. * Provide executive reporting and support strategic decision-making. REQUIREMENTS * Extensive experience as a Project Director, Program Director, or Senior Program Manager. * Mandatory experience with Mainframe environments and COBOL-based systems. * Proven experience leading Mainframe transformation, migration, or modernization programs. * Successful track record managing programs with budgets above $40 million. * Experience leading delivery organizations of more than 100 professionals. * Strong exper

📌 Mainframe Program Director (Comunidad de Madrid)
🏢 Set Europa
📍 Comunidad de Madrid