IT Program Manager

Euroclear; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Euroclear's Group Digital Capabilities division is seeking an IT Program Manager to oversee end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-scope results aligned with business goals. You will lead a team of IT Project Managers and build strong relationships across IT, business, and operations to drive successful outcomes.

The role requires expertise in software IT program management, cost control, risk assessment, and resource planning, with experience in Agile frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software IT programs within financial services.
• Strong cost control, risk, and resource planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders across IT, business, and operations.
• Experience applying systems thinking to complex interdependencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of IT Project Managers to support performance and delivery.
• Oversee a portfolio of complex initiatives ensuring scope, budget, timeline, and quality.
• Maintain project plans, forecasts, and manage resources and risks.
• Lead large-scale cross-squad activities across IT and business divisions.
• Report progress to senior leadership and Sponsorship Committee.
• Drive change control, risk, and issue management; ensure Agile delivery practices.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Resource planning

Agile experience

People leadership

Tools

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Oracle Boards

Job description

Join our Group Digital Capabilities (GDC) division, where we design and sustain IT solutions for financial market securities. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team in a fast-evolving environment, shaping the future of financial technology.

Ready to make an impact?

We’re seeking a motivated IT Program Manager who will oversee end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring they’re delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with business goals.

• Lead and develop a team of IT Project Managers to support strong performance and delivery excellence.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across all organisational levels.
• Oversee a portfolio of complex projects, ensuring scope, budget, timeline, and quality objectives are met.
• Maintain project plans and forecasts, monitoring and managing resources, costs, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead large-scale, highly complex activities across squads, IT, and business divisions to achieve strategic objectives.
• Report progress clearly and regularly to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Take proactive measures to ensure project compliance with internal policies and Agile delivery practices.
• Provide regular updates to management and the Sponsorship Committee.
• Drive risk, issue, and change control processes, ensuring smooth transition and timely resolution.

What you need to have to succeed in this role:

• Solid experience in software IT program management.
• Solid experience in cost management, risk assessment, and resource planning.
• Technical expertise and experience in the financial industry.
• Proven ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including IT, business, and operations teams.
• Ability to apply systems thinking to assess interdependencies across teams, processes, and deliverables to ensure cohesive and scalable execution.
• Ability to implement change, resolve issues, and oversee other project managers while demonstrating a servant-leadership mindset.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• A high degree of adaptability to navigate changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (pivot tables, SharePoint collaboration, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working with outsourcing partners and offshoring teams.
• Knowledge of financial assets.
• Certification in PRINCE2, PMI, or similar project management frameworks.

Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and Oracle Boards.