Program Manager

We are looking for a senior Program Manager to lead the merge program of an international retailer. In the first phase, you will coordinate a senior team of consultants to define the merge strategy. Then you will run the program through implementation, orchestrating all tracks and their dependencies.

• Coordinate the senior consulting team to define the merge strategy and roadmap
• Translate the agreed strategy into an executable program plan with tracks, milestones and dependencies
• Lead the program through implementation, orchestrating all work streams and managing cross-track dependencies
• Establish program governance: reporting, risk and issue management, decision-making and change control
• Act as the senior point of contact for client leadership and stakeholders across both organizations
• Ensure alignment between business, technology and delivery teams on priorities and scope
• Track progress, budget and benefits, and report to senior management

• 12+ years in IT delivery and program/project management, including 5+ years in senior or director-level roles
• Proven experience leading large, complex, multi-track programs with many dependencies
• Experience working with senior consultants or strategy teams, and moving from strategy to implementation
• Strong program governance, planning and risk management skills
• Strong stakeholder management at senior and C-level
• Experience with cross-located teams and multiple vendors or work streams
• Retail / eCommerce domain experience
• Excellent English communication skills

• Experience with M&A, post-merger integration or account/platform consolidation
• Grocery or large-scale retail clients
• Familiarity with MACH architecture and SAP Commerce