Head of Program, Project & Agile Management (f/m/d)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

About the DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World’s Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group website.

In our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for you as

TASKS WITH IMPACT

Our Group Technology division is responsible for the strategic development and governance of all technological initiatives within the Douglas Group. As Head of Program, Project & Agile Management, you will lead international projects, establish structures and processes for effective collaboration, and play a key role in shaping the future ways of working across the entire technology organization.

• Take ownership of the preparation, planning, and execution of large‑scale programs, projects, and initiatives within Group Technology
• Represent Group Technology in company‑wide projects and programs, ensuring close alignment with business functions, regions, and clusters
• Design, manage, and facilitate processes that support the strategic direction of the technology organization
• Define and implement new, harmonized ways of working across IT
• Promote and establish agile methods and practices across all teams
• Prepare and coordinate communication with the Management Board, including the development of a unified reporting framework
• Lead and further develop the Project and Agile Management team, focusing on best practices, standardization, and harmonization
• Take responsibility for the overarching program and project budget within Group Technology

YOUR SKILLS

Because we take a competency‑based, strengths‑oriented and fair approach to recruiting, we look beyond your experience to understand how you create impact, grow through change, and collaborate for success.

Alongside these competencies, we’re looking for the following skills:

• Several years of leadership experience in a comparable environment
• University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
• Proven expertise in project and agile management as well as in leading large‑scale technology programs
• Broad understanding of IT disciplines and business functions – ideally within a retail or omnichannel context
• Strong organizational skills and a structured, solution‑oriented working style
• High competence in managing complex challenges
• Excellent communication skills across all hierarchy levels and the ability to convey decisions effectively

YOUR BENEFITS