Program Director
dentsu Austria
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Prague • 🇨🇿 Czech
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Lead
About the role
- Own end-to-end delivery performance for assigned portfolio clients, ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability
- Lead large, complex, multi-market programs, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners
- Partner with the Client Portfolio Director to align delivery and commercial goals, identifying risks and opportunities early
- Act as the senior delivery point of contact and trusted advisor for client stakeholders, including C-levels
- Drive consistent application of Delivery Management standards and methods across teams
- Ensure transparency of delivery performance through KPIs, governance, and reporting
- Contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities within existing engagements
- Coach and mentor Delivery Managers and Project Leads within the portfolio
- Represent the Delivery community within the assigned Portfolio Squad
- Collaborate with other Program Directors and Delivery leadership to advance delivery standards company-wide
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of experience in delivery or program leadership roles within consulting, agency, or technology environments
- Proven track record managing large, complex, multi-disciplinary engagements
- Strong commercial and strategic mindset; comfortable operating at portfolio and executive levels
- Deep understanding of delivery governance, financial management, and operational excellence
- Experience with both traditional and agile delivery methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, including C-suite engagement
- Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, and develop high-performing teams
- Strong business acumen, problem-solving ability, and calm under pressure
- Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus, especially German or French
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Global Perspective: As part of a dentsu company, collaborate with over 70,000 talented colleagues across 145 countries to drive innovation on a global scale.
- Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy hybrid work models, adaptable hours, and home office options.
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a respectful workplace where every team member’s unique perspective is valued, and everyone is welcome.
- Well-balanced reward package: We offer competitive salaries, volunteer days, wellness days, modern offices, and a multi-cultural environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
- Innovation-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that are reshaping industries and driving transformation with next-generation technologies and strategies.
- Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of an organization that fosters sustainable growth for brands, people, and society—where every contribution makes a meaningful impact.
- Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills through training, mentorship, and data-driven projects that reshape customer experience and business outcomes.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
delivery managementprogram leadershipfinancial managementoperational excellenceagile methodologiestraditional methodologiesKPI reportinggovernancebusiness development
Soft skills
stakeholder managementcommunication skillscoachingleadershipteam developmentproblem-solvingbusiness acumenstrategic mindsetcalm under pressure