Mainframe Program Director
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Job Summary
Location: Europe (Remote)
Contract: Freelance (12 months)
THE COMPANY
Our client is a recruitment consultancy specializing in IT Finance HR and Digital Technology. We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director / Program Director to lead a large-scale business-critical transformation program with enterprise-wide impact.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of end-to-end program delivery acting as the primary interface between the client strategic suppliers and the wider GTO organization.
The role requires proven experience managing transformation programs with budgets exceeding $40 million and teams of over 100 resources together with strong expertise in Mainframe modernization Mainframe Exit programs and COBOL technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise transformation programs.
Drive Mainframe Exit and modernization initiatives involving legacy COBOL-based systems.
Oversee program governance financial performance budgets risks issues and dependencies.
Coordinate large multidisciplinary teams of more than 100 resources.
Manage strategic suppliers and vendors in complex multi-vendor environments.
Maintain strong relationships with senior executives and C-level stakeholders.
Ensure alignment with business objectives delivery milestones and financial targets.
Define and implement appropriate delivery methodologies including Waterfall Agile SAFe or hybrid approaches.
Provide executive reporting and support strategic decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS
Extensive experience as a Project Director Program Director or Senior Program Manager.
Mandatory experience with Mainframe environments and COBOL-based systems.
Proven experience leading Mainframe transformation migration or modernization programs.
Successful track record managing programs with budgets above $40 million.
Experience leading delivery organizations of more than 100 professionals.
Strong expertise in enterprise program governance financial management and risk management.
Excellent supplier vendor and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working directly with C-level executives.
Strong knowledge of Waterfall Agile SAFe and hybrid delivery methodologies.
Fluent English.
NICE TO HAVE
Previous experience delivering large-scale Mainframe Exit programs.
German language skills.
About Company
SET Europa provides near shore, recruitment and outsourcing services and solutions for immediate project needs.SET Europa ofrece servicios near shore, de contratación y externalización, así como soluciones para las necesidades inmediatas de los proyectos.
