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Director Program & Release Management

Dedalus

Trier

Hybrid

EUR 80.000 - 110.000

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Zusammenfassung

A leading healthcare technology firm is looking for a Director of Program & Release Management located in Germany with hybrid working options. You will lead strategic initiatives across program activities, ensure alignment with business strategies, and support teams in overcoming challenges. This role necessitates exceptional project management and leadership skills, along with experience in software development environments. We offer a permanent position with flexible hours and a range of benefits including a company pension plan and continuous training.

Leistungen

Permanent employment contract with attractive salary

Flexible working hours

Innovative workplace

Targeted advancement opportunities

Free drinks and weekly fruit basket

Company pension plan

Free parking spaces

Qualifikationen

5+ years of strong project management experience including risk management.
Proven ability in leading complex programs and release cycles in a software development setting.
Advanced English knowledge (C1 Level).

Aufgaben

Provide strategic leadership across program and release management activities.
Define and implement standards, processes, and tools for project execution.
Oversee planning and execution of multiple software development projects.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Decision-making

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or Business Administration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Do you want a job with a purpose?

And do you want to make healthcare safer, better and more reliable?

Join our Team!

We are looking for you, located in Germany, France or Vienna with the possibility of hybrid working as a Director Program & Release Management

Your tasks are:

Provides strategic leadership across all program and release management activities for ORBIS EMR
Define and implement standards, processes, and tools to ensure consistency in project execution, release management, risk management, and reporting
Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple interdependent software development projects and release initiatives
Ensure alignment between program goals, product roadmaps, and broader business strategies
Manage interdependencies, resource allocations, and priorities across projects and region
Guide and support Program and Release Managers in resolving cross-functional challenges and conflicts.
Establish and drive effective program governance, including steering committees and decision-making processes.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program success, delivery quality, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Report status, risks, and escalations to senior leadership and key stakeholders on a regular basis.
Ensures that swift decisions or corrective actions are taken whenever context requires it.
Foster strong collaboration across technical teams, business units, and external partners to ensure successful solution delivery and market acceptance
Manage escalations coming from our installed base, centralize all inputs, coordinate the actions required from the various teams, and structure the communication channel to offer regular updates and visibility on the status & next steps until situation is solved. Publish a root cause analysis on escalations and ensure that we learn from our mistakes and implement the corrective actions to prevent any future issue on the same topic

You’ll bring in:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration (with a focus on project management, IT or organization)
Proven experience in leading complex programs and release cycles in a software development environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and influence across functions and hierarchies
Deep understanding of program and release management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid models)
Proven ability to work under time pressure on business critical situations
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach when needed.
5+ years of strong and tested project management skills including risk management.
Advanced English knowledge (C1 Level)

Specific Skills:

Experienced with Agile Methodologies for Software Development.
Experience with Agile and/or hybrid project environments
Experienced in managing international teams or working in a global organization
Nice to have: Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or similar

What we offer:

Permanent employment contract with attractive salary for a long‑term perspective
Flexible working hours and working time models – for a good work‑life‑balance
Flexitime model
Innovative workplace with the opportunity to shape the work environment independently and to continuously develop your skills
Targeted advancement through training and specialist further education
Up-to-date company cell phone with dual‑sim (Android or iOS) also for private use
Free parking spaces
Free drinks and weekly fruit basket
Company pension plan and working time accounts
Group accident insurance (also valid for accidents during free time)
Foreign health insurance for business trips
Regular activities and social events in the team, at the site and in the organization