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. 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 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 HAVE - Previous experience delivering large-scale Mainframe Exit programs.- German language skills.

📌 Aerial Systems Program Director — Flexible Hours & Remote - Remote (Madrid)
🏢 ETHOS
📍 Madrid