Software Programme Director | Hybrid & Large-Scale Delivery

Alten Nederland; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car with fuel card

Hybrid working

Monthly net expense allowance

27 vacation days (plus purchase option

Job summary

ALTEN Nederland is seeking a seasoned Project Director / Software Programme Manager to steer strategic software programmes in a high-tech, semiconductor equipment environment. You will combine programme leadership with technical oversight and drive delivery across multinational engineering teams.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, 7–10+ years in software engineering, and proven leadership of large-scale software delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Proven experience as Programme Manager, Project Director, Delivery Manager, or Engineering Manager.
• Experience leading large-scale software development programmes.
• Strong experience within high-tech industries.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Fluent English speaker.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex software development programmes from concept to deployment.
• Define programme roadmaps, budgets, delivery strategies, and resource planning.
• Drive execution of multiple parallel projects across international engineering teams.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) objectives and programme KPIs.
• Report programme progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and software delivery strategy.
• Provide technical oversight for software architecture and system development.
• Drive engineering excellence, software quality, and development best practices.
• Foster Agile, SAFe, DevOps, and Continuous Integration methodologies.
• Guide software teams through complex technical challenges and system integration activities.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Software Engineers.
• Build high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with system, electronics, mechatronics, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage executive-level stakeholders and strategic customer relationships.
• Support recruitment, competency development, and succession planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Software engineering

Programme management

High-tech experience

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science / related field

Job description

ALTEN Nederland is seeking a seasoned Project Director / Software Programme Manager to steer strategic software programmes in a high-tech, semiconductor equipment environment. You will combine programme leadership with technical oversight and drive delivery across multinational engineering teams.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, 7–10+ years in software engineering, and proven leadership of large-scale software delivery.