Senior Program Director (m/f/d)

You take on the matrix leadership of complex development programs at a globally leading technology company. You lead Program Directors and Release Managers, own programs from concept to post-market support and report directly to executive leadership.

Ihre Aufgaben

• You take on the matrix leadership of large, complex development programs at a globally leading technology company and steer their execution from concept through market launch to post-market support
• You lead the Program Directors and Release Managers in your team on a disciplinary and functional level and own talent development and succession planning
• You take end-to-end ownership of the programs and ensure delivery on time, in the required quality, on budget and within the agreed scope
• You define the program management plan with strategic program objectives, key milestones and success metrics
• You own the system gate governance and ensure the Minimum Viable Product stays on track
• You act as the primary liaison to senior leadership and the business lines, ensuring clear communication, alignment and continuous buy-in
• You identify and manage risks early and address potential roadblocks before they impact delivery
• You report to executive leadership, deliver decision-relevant reports and presentations and embed best practices, tools and methodologies for continuous improvement
• You lead and motivate internationally distributed, cross-functional teams and align them to deliver outstanding results

Ihr Profil

• You bring more than 15 years of relevant experience in R&D, product development or technical program management
• You have led program management organizations across multiple internationally distributed sites
• You hold a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences or a related technical field
• You bring solid expertise in program management methodologies (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) as well as product lifecycle governance in regulated technical environments
• You have led program management teams in direct reporting lines and successfully driven change management in global organizations
• You have a technical background in software and hardware and move confidently between strategic leadership and operational depth
• You convince through strong executive stakeholder management, business acumen and executive presence
• You lead in an inspiring and assertive way, without falling into micromanagement
• You ideally bring experience from regulated industries such as automotive
• You have excellent English skills as the corporate language; German is an advantage

Ihre Vorteile

• You receive an attractive compensation package (base salary plus bonus)
• You take on a leadership role at Senior Director level with high visibility up to corporate leadership
• You actively shape company-wide transformation and development programs
• You work in an international corporate environment with globally distributed teams
• You contribute to products that improve the quality of life for many people
• After onboarding, you benefit from 1 to 2 home office days per week
• You work at an established international R&D site

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