Agile Program Manager – Automation & Backend Digitalization

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign work to a multidisciplinary team to automate and digitize backend service delivery.
• Orchestrate the release train by managing dependencies, priorities, and strategic alignment with the organizational roadmap.
• Implement pragmatic governance structures, including rituals, reporting, risk management, and dependency tracking.
• Foster collaboration between the strategy team, PMO, and technical departments to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Coach and develop team members to improve autonomy and facilitate knowledge transfer within the project.
• Represent the team in steering committees and program increment planning to report on progress and strategic benefits.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Program & Project Management including scoping, resource planning, and budget management.
• 8+ years with Agile collaboration models within complex or public sector environments.
• Proven experience in Backend service digitalization and automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in People Management within a non-hierarchical project context.
• Solid background in governance, risk management, and reporting techniques.
• Ability to coach junior profiles and facilitate sustainable knowledge transfer.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and polyvalent approach to problem-solving.
• You possess an active knowledge of French and Dutch.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working within small to medium-sized organizations.
• Knowledge of specific public administration strategic planning frameworks.