Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Take full responsibility for the delivery, quality, budget, and timelines of multi-workstream programs.

• Cultivate executive-level connections with stakeholders including Directors, VPs, and C-suite executives.

• Lead steering committees and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

• Act as the main point of escalation.

• Resolve challenging situations and implement credible recovery strategies.

• Set up governance cadences, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), RAID logs, and decision logs.

• Coordinate Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Designers across various teams.

• Remove obstacles and enforce project priorities.

• Develop Statements of Work (SOWs) and change requests while safeguarding scope and margins.

• Convert business objectives into delivery roadmaps and prioritized portfolios.

• Create succinct, decision-focused executive updates.

• Facilitate high-level meetings.

• Enhance strategic client relationships through thoughtful upselling and cross-selling.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in program, delivery, or engagement management for digital products or platforms, particularly with Western clients (UK, US, DACH, Nordics).

• Demonstrated success in leading critical delivery escalations with VP/C-level stakeholders.

• Proven experience managing comprehensive, high-value programs or portfolios from start to finish, including budgets, dependencies, and risk management.

• Composed, organized, and credible executive presence in high-pressure situations.

• Practical experience with SOWs, scope negotiation, and change requests.

• Strong governance mindset and familiarity with Agile/Lean delivery methods at scale.

• Experience using delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence.

• Fluent in English at C1/C2 proficiency level.

• Capability to work across different time zones, cultures, and communication styles.

• At least 12 months of experience living and working in an English-speaking or Western European country.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), data, and contemporary product engineering is advantageous.

• Certifications such as PSM/PSPO, PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe are beneficial but not mandatory.

• Polish business entity capable of invoicing B2B, or willingness to establish one prior to commencement.

• Must currently reside in Poland.

• Must have the ability to work on your own computer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Flexible working hours.

• Fully remote position within Poland.

• Support for professional development, including a training budget, certifications, and conference participation.

• Engaging and diverse projects.

• Own-computer arrangement; paid leave and benefits are not included.