Lead Program Manager

There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems!

About This Role

There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems!

As a Program Manager, you are expected to help the organization manage a group of related projects to bring a significant business change and set of benefits, across the company. The stakeholders of such projects will be both internal to Global Support and external, from other areas of the company.

The projects that make up the programme can be complex in their own right. The Program Manager needs to guide the ones managing the projects and steer them through the project lifecycle, managing schedules and resources, identifying risks and communicating with stakeholders.

It is the Program Manager's responsibility to track the project's progress and KPI’s and raise the flag if the timeline is compromised, unforeseen risks appear or roadblocks are in the way of project success.

What You Will Lead/Do or Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement governance processes for the programme
• Develop the programme brief and business case
• Assure strategic alignment between multiple stakeholders
• Define the appropriate project KPI’s and their targets
• Manage relationships and communication with senior stakeholders
• Develop integrated plans and reporting across all projects in the programme
• Allocate and balance resources to meet project needs
• Motivate, lead and coach project managers to ensure effective delivery
• Implement regular reviews to ensure the programme is on track to achieve benefits
• Report on program progress to senior management

Qualifications / What You Need To Succeed

• A degree in Business Management or Software Engineering;
• Experience in Project Management
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong time management skills, and ability to effectively prioritize;
• Ability to quickly switch context
• Ability to work independently and seek innovative ways to creatively solve problems;
• Strategic thinker, constantly seeking to understand the driver for results;
• Fast learner with curiosity about the world
• Accountability with great work ethic;
• Embraces a challenge and asks why
• Team player;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced company;
• English is mandatory
• ITIL processes knowledge preferred
• Experience in IT companies preferred

The Longer Story:

Working at OutSystems

Our goal is to ensure that OutSystems is a place for bright, happy, and motivated people who share a common purpose and take pride in doing excellent work to pursue our vision of providing the AI-powered low-code development platform enterprise leaders trust to build, secure, and evolve their business applications, agents, and core systems. Our culture is focused on our core values of trust, customer success, innovation, and alignment. Our team members operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability, define success through the lens of the outcomes we deliver for our customers, push the boundaries with excellence, and work together toward our shared vision to deliver on what matters most.

What do we have to offer you?

• A company that is always growing, changing, and innovating. We challenge each other to innovate in our products, in our team, and how we use our own technology. And we give our teams space to be proactive and creative.

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Yes, vertical career progression is a possibility, but it's not the only one. From lateral moves and joining different teams to mastering specialized skills, we support your growth no matter what your goals are.

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hard-working, and driven as you. We act as one global OutSystems team, taking ownership and working together toward a shared vision.

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We ask “why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.