Head of Project & Program Management

🧠 Head of PMO wanted - Shape the Core of Delivery. Lead with Clarity. Drive Excellence.Are you a strategic leader who thrives on structure, clarity, and operational excellence, yet still enjoys staying close enough to the action to steer teams in the right direction?Do you bring a coaching mindset, a calm presence, and the confidence to say “This is the direction we’re taking”?If yes, this role is the opportunity to make a company-wide impact.🌍 About the CompanyOur client is an international tech service provider supporting Europe’s leading brands in their digital transformation, including customer experience and digital innovation. Their delivery organization is mature, structured, and highly professional - yet as a not-too-big organization, they remain fast, pragmatic, and are ready for its next level. This is where you come in.💡 Your MissionCo-define the company’s project & program delivery strategy in close partnership with the CTO.Provide clear direction across the delivery organization while keeping strategic oversight and hands-on proximity.Lead, coach, and empower senior PM leaders to build confidence, accountability, and high-quality decision-making.Strengthen governance, structure, and KPI-driven execution to ensure predictable, scalable delivery outcomes.Simplify, optimize, and modernize existing processes, transforming complexity into efficient, repeatable standards.💪 What You Bring5-10+ years of experience in project and program management, ideally within the software or technology environment; consulting background is a major advantage.Proven leadership track record - building the strategy, leading leaders, and shaping direction.Proven track record of coaching and elevating senior Project/Program Managers beyond day-to-day delivery.Deep understanding of PM and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) with the ability to navigate hybrid or waterfall-influenced environments.Demonstrated success in transforming processes, driving operational excellence, and implementing scalable improvements.A calm, confident, and clear leadership presence - decisive, structured, and non-political.Fluent German and English skills (C1+), capable of operating at executive and cross-functional levels.🎯 Why This Role?A rare opportunity to influence the company’s delivery backbone, shape strategy, and elevate a mature PM function, bringing fresh ideas into an organization that actively wants them.💼 Salary: €100,000–€110,000📍 Location: Vienna | Hybrid (3 days office)