Program Manager

📌 Program Manager Location: Zurich, Switzerland Contract Type: Permanent or Long-Term ContractStart Date: ASAPLanguages: English (additional European languages are a plus)About the RoleOur client, a leading organization in Switzerland, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale transformation initiatives across multiple business and technology domains. This is a strategic, high-impact position responsible for governance, alignment, and execution of complex programs with cross-functional dependencies.You will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, and delivery teams to ensure successful planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of mission-critical programs.🔑 Key ResponsibilitiesDrive end-to-end program governance, ensuring alignment with business strategy, budget, and timelines.Define program roadmaps, milestones, KPIs, and reporting structures.Manage multi-stream project portfolios, ensuring effective risk, issue, and dependency management.Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, operations, and business units.Ensure compliance with internal standards, including quality, audit, and regulatory requirements.Facilitate communication between stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior leadership.Own program financials, resource planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying optimization opportunities in processes and delivery.🎯 Required Experience & SkillsProven experience as a Program Manager leading complex, multi-year, multi-workstream initiatives.Strong background in portfolio management, program governance, and stakeholder management.Experience working in international or multicultural environments.Solid understanding of IT delivery models (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall).Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.Ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.Experience with budget management and financial tracking.🌍 Why Join?Work for a respected, innovative Swiss organization with international visibility.Influence high-impact transformation initiatives.Collaborative, multicultural environment.Competitive compensation package aligned with Swiss market standards.Opportunities for long-term growth and leadership.📨 How to ApplyIf you are a strategic thinker with strong program leadership experience and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic Swiss organization, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and availability to jobs@optiwisers.com.