Strategic Cross-Functional Program Lead

Leydenjar Technologies B.V.; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunity

Great benefits

Learning platform

Diversity & inclusion

Team events

Job summary

LeydenJar is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary programs across R&D, engineering and operations. You will translate strategy into executable plans and provide clear visibility on progress, risks and budgets within a fast-moving tech environment.

You will partner with project managers, department heads and senior leadership to ensure programs stay on track, delivering outcomes that advance LeydenJar’s industrialization journey and cost-efficiency

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strong program management experience in a complex technical, R&D-driven or industrial environment.
• Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary programs with significant budgets and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels and translate strategy into execution.
• Structured and analytical approach, combined with pragmatism and a strong focus on delivery.
• The confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively and make issues visible when needed.
• Master’s or PhD degree in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex, multidisciplinary programs across R&D, engineering and operations.
• Further develop a structured program and project management approach across LeydenJar.
• Create transparency on planning, progress, budgets, risks, resources and dependencies.
• Challenge and support project and line managers on scope, priorities and execution.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear objectives and executable plans.
• Provide senior management with clear insights to support decision-making.
• Minimize operational issues through proactive monitoring, investigation, and corrective actions.
• Partner/report to the CFO to ensure operations remain on budget, improve cost efficiency, and monitor quality and targets
• Align key internal and external stakeholders around program objectives.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Delivery focus

Education

Master's or PhD in a technical field

Job description

LeydenJar is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary programs across R&D, engineering and operations. You will translate strategy into executable plans and provide clear visibility on progress, risks and budgets within a fast-moving tech environment.

You will partner with project managers, department heads and senior leadership to ensure programs stay on track, delivering outcomes that advance LeydenJar’s industrialization journey and cost-efficiency