Senior Program Manager

Coltech; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Coltech seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale digital transformation and cloud modernisation initiatives. You will drive strategic programmes across cloud, software engineering, data, and operations, partnering with executives to align technology with business goals.

You will guide governance, define roadmaps, manage budgets, and mentor leadership teams to scale digital products and platforms while meeting regulatory and security requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading large-scale digital and cloud transformation programmes.
• Experience managing portfolios with multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management with C-level executives.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience overseeing software engineering, platform, infrastructure, and data initiatives.
• Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, DevOps and modern product delivery methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital and cloud transformation programmes.
• Define programme strategy, governance structures, roadmaps, and success metrics.
• Manage cross-functional teams across engineering, architecture, cloud, data, security, and product functions.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, vendor management, and risk governance.
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Cloud experience

Governance

Risk management

Distributed teams

Budgeting

Software engineering oversight

Agile methodologies

SAFe

DevOps

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale digital transformation and cloud modernisation initiatives across a complex technology landscape. This role will be responsible for driving strategic programmes that deliver measurable business outcomes, overseeing multiple workstreams spanning cloud, software engineering, data, infrastructure, and operational excellence.

You will work closely with executive stakeholders, technology leaders, and delivery teams to define programme strategy, ensure execution excellence, and build high-performing organisations capable of scaling digital products and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex digital and cloud transformation programmes.
• Define programme strategy, governance structures, roadmaps, and success metrics.
• Manage multiple cross-functional teams across engineering, architecture, cloud, data, security, and product functions.
• Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to align technology investments with organisational objectives.
• Oversee programme budgets, resource planning, vendor management, and risk governance.
• Drive cloud adoption, platform modernisation, and technology enablement initiatives.
• Establish effective delivery frameworks, improving predictability, quality, and transparency across programmes.
• Build and mentor leadership teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure programmes meet regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading large-scale digital, cloud, or enterprise technology transformation programmes.
• Significant experience managing complex portfolios with multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience overseeing software engineering, platform, infrastructure, and data-driven initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging C-level executives.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent programme governance, financial management, and risk mitigation capabilities.

Preferred Background

• Previous experience in fintech, financial services, SaaS, e-commerce, or digital-first organisations.
• Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, DevOps, and modern product delivery methodologies.
• Experience with cloud migration, platform engineering, enterprise architecture, or large-scale modernisation programmes.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.