Global IT Program Lead Scale Delivery & Strategy

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions.

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, ING, UPS, Tesco, Truecaller, All Saints, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, Allegro, InPost, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing.

• leading large, complex software programs for international clients, from initiation through full delivery, with end-to-end accountability for outcomes,
• defining and owning program governance, including decision-making structures, escalation paths, and reporting frameworks,
• overseeing multi-stream program delivery, ensuring milestones are achieved within agreed timelines, scope, and budget,
• managing dependencies and alignment across internal delivery teams and selected external partners,
• proactively identifying program-level risks, defining mitigation strategies, and driving corrective actions where required,
• establishing and executing structured change management processes, ensuring full traceability between requirements, scope, budget, and contractual agreements,
• building strong, trust-based relationships with clients, sponsors, and key internal stakeholders,
• mentoring and supporting Delivery Managers, ensuring alignment with program goals, delivery standards, and ways of working,
• building and leading effective program teams, fostering transparency, accountability, and predictable delivery.

• proven experience leading large-scale IT or software programs (multi-year, multi-million EUR budgets) with full budget and delivery accountability,
• experience managing distributed, multinational teams and collaborating with external vendors or partners,
• strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, particularly in complex stakeholder environments,
• a high level of ownership and decisiveness, with the ability to operate independently and make informed trade-off decisions,
• a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset with a focus on outcomes rather than process for its own sake,
• practical knowledge of program and delivery frameworks (e.g. PMP, SAFe – certifications are a plus, not a requirement),
• solid understanding of software delivery life cycles (SDLC) and modern software engineering practices,
• fluency in spoken and written English.

Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.

CV review – HR call – Interview – Client Interview – Decision

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