Program Manager

onetowin data services; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

onetowin data services is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a strategic Network Transformation program. The role requires steering cross-functional initiatives across the Network and Commercial domains, managing dependencies, and delivering network migrations and legacy shutdown efforts from initiation to closure.

You will navigate a matrix organization, govern budgets and risks, and report to leadership with clear executive updates.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project and program management.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex transformation programs.
• Experience within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives across multiple domains.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex matrix organization.
• Experience with agile and traditional project delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe or similar certifications are assets.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex strategic programs from initiation through delivery and closure.
• Manage program planning, milestones, governance, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Network, Commercial, Engineering and Business teams.
• Facilitate steering committees and drive decision-making processes.
• Ensure timely program execution and delivery of business value.
• Manage escalations and remove blockers impacting delivery.
• Build strong collaboration between technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Partner closely with internal leadership and external strategic partners.
• Drive visibility through clear reporting and executive communication.
• Contribute to improving delivery governance and program management practices.

Connaissances

Program Management

Telecom Industry

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Matrix Organizations

Agile & Waterfall

Governance & Reporting

Vendor/Partner Management

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead a strategic Network Transformation program. The successful candidate will be responsible for steering a complex, cross-functional initiative that requires close collaboration between the Network and Commercial domains.
This role requires an experienced leader who can navigate a matrix organization, manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders, and ensure strategic programs are delivered successfully from initiation through completion. Focus will be on network transformation initiatives such as mobile network migration and legacy technology shutdown programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic programs from initiation through delivery and closure.
• Manage program planning, milestones, governance, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Network, Commercial, Engineering and Business teams.
• Facilitate steering committees and drive decision-making processes.
• Ensure timely program execution and delivery of business value.
• Manage escalations and remove blockers impacting delivery.
• Build strong collaboration between technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Partner closely with internal leadership and external strategic partners.
• Drive visibility through clear reporting and executive communication.
• Contribute to improving delivery governance and program management practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in project and program management.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex transformation programs.
• Experience within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives across multiple domains.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex matrix organization.
• Experience with agile and traditional project delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe or similar certifications are considered an asset.

Must Have Skills

• Extensive Program Management experience.
• Telecom industry experience.
• Experience leading complex multi-year transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder and dependency management.
• Experience bridging technical and business/commercial teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong governance, risk management and reporting skills.
• Experience working in matrix organizations.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and steering committees.

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience with mobile network transformation programs.
• Experience with 2G/3G shutdown or network migration initiatives.
• Knowledge of commercial/customer impact programs.
• PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe or equivalent certification.
• Experience working with strategic partners and vendors.
• Jira and Confluence experience.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks