Location : Europe (Remote)Contract : Freelance (+12 months)THE COMPANYOur 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.RESPONSIBILITIESLead 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.REQUIREMENTSExtensive 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 expertise in enterprise program governance, financial management, and risk management.Excellent supplier, vendor, and stakeholder management skills.Experience working directly with C-level executives.Strong knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery methodologies.Fluent English.NICE TO HAVEPrevious experience delivering large-scale Mainframe Exit programs.German language skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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