This isn't just about managing projects—it's about leading programs. As our Senior Program Manager, you will be the linchpin connecting diverse teams, ensuring every initiative moves forward efficiently and effectively. You will report directly to the Program Director, owning the successful delivery of highly visible technical programs.
Your Mission
- Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end management for large-scale, strategic initiatives.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Business leaders to define clear scope, goals, and measurable deliverables.
- Execution Excellence: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, manage complex schedules, and track progress against critical milestones.
- Risk & Issue Mastery: Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and issues to ensure timely program delivery.
- Communication Hub: Facilitate transparent and effective communication across all teams and leadership levels, providing regular, concise status reports.
- Dependency Management: Manage cross-team dependencies, ensuring resource and priority alignment.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion retrospective processes to capture key learnings and continuously enhance future program execution.
What You Bring
- 10+ years experience in project/program delivery in complex ambigous environments.
- A strong, practical understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the integration of complex IT systems.
- A proven, verifiable track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional programs from concept to launch.
- Exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- The ability to influence, inspire, and drive alignment among diverse internal teams.
Bonus Skills (Preferred Qualifications)
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in delivering complex IT systems.
- Highly Desirable: Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, etc.).
- Over 10 years of progressive experience in project and program management roles.
- Experience across the transportation, logistics, infrastructure industries.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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