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Dir, Engineering Program Management in Germany at Jobgether

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Jobgether
Germany, Germany
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Dir, Engineering Program Management

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Dir, Engineering Program Management in Germany.

In this role, you will lead the orchestration of complex engineering programs that support large-scale, AI-driven digital products used globally. You will act as a key driver of alignment between engineering, product, and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring delivery excellence across multiple initiatives. The position requires a strong ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, translating vision into structured program plans and measurable outcomes. You will help scale processes that improve engineering efficiency, predictability, and impact in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment. This is a highly collaborative role where influence, communication, and systems thinking are essential. You will contribute directly to shaping how engineering execution supports long-term product and platform growth.

Accountabilities:
  • Lead and drive end-to-end engineering program management across multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment between engineering, product, and business teams.
  • Establish governance, execution frameworks, and program structures that improve delivery predictability, transparency, and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate planning cycles, dependency management, and prioritization across distributed engineering teams.
  • Track program milestones, risks, and outcomes while proactively identifying and resolving execution blockers.
  • Enable data-driven decision-making by defining KPIs, reporting cadences, and program health dashboards.
  • Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable engineering roadmaps.
  • Continuously improve program management practices, tools, and cross-team collaboration models.
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience in engineering program management, technical program management, or related roles in large-scale software or technology environments.
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-team engineering programs in global, fast-paced organizations.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, engineering processes, and agile methodologies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders.
  • Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset with experience defining KPIs and operational metrics.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity.
  • Experience working in distributed or international engineering environments is highly desirable.
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation aligned with senior leadership responsibilities
  • Flexible, remote-friendly work environment within Germany
  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • Generous paid time off and global holiday flexibility
  • Professional development and continuous learning support
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, AI-driven global products
  • Inclusive, innovation-driven culture focused on collaboration and impact
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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Germany, Germany

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