[Job-28532] Sr Program Manager, Portugal

Lisboa April 13, 2026 Full Time Lever
We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.
With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality. 

General Description
The Program Manager is responsible for facilitating the seamless integration of our team's efforts with the client. This role requires a leader with exceptional managerial and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective collaboration, alignment of goals, and successful execution across both teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in program management, a strategic mindset, and fluency in English to promote effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration of digital strategy initiatives between our team and the client
- Ensure all aspects of the program are coordinated effectively across both organizations
- Develop and maintain program integration frameworks and methodologies
- Facilitate alignment of processes, tools, and workflows between teams
- Identify potential risks early and develop mitigation strategies
- Manage project scope to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and deliverables
- Monitor and address scope creep, ensuring changes are properly evaluated and approved
- Maintain risk registers and conduct regular risk assessment reviews
- Build and maintain robust relationships with all stakeholders across both organizations
- Facilitate clear communication and collaboration between internal teams and the partner vendor
- Serve as the primary liaison between leadership teams of both organizations
- Navigate cultural and organizational differences to foster productive partnerships
- Establish and maintain project timelines with clear milestones and dependencies
- Manage resources efficiently to meet all deliverables on schedule
- Coordinate resource allocation across integrated teams
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and program artifacts
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership
- Ensure transparency and accountability through clear communication channels
- Document lessons learned and best practices for future integration efforts

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field
- Demonstrate a strong interest and familiarity with AI technologies, as they will be integrated into the project, and proactively seek opportunities to leverage AI for innovative solutions
- Proven experience managing cross-organizational
- Track record of successful program delivery in technology or related sectors
- Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
- Familiarity with digital strategy concepts and technology landscapes
- Knowledge of project management tools

 

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General Description
The Program Manager is responsible for facilitating the seamless integration of our team's efforts with the client. This role requires a leader with exceptional managerial and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective collaboration, alignment of goals, and successful execution across both teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in program management, a strategic mindset, and fluency in English to promote effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration of digital strategy initiatives between our team and the client
- Ensure all aspects of the program are coordinated effectively across both organizations
- Develop and maintain program integration frameworks and methodologies
- Facilitate alignment of processes, tools, and workflows between teams
- Identify potential risks early and develop mitigation strategies
- Manage project scope to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and deliverables
- Monitor and address scope creep, ensuring changes are properly evaluated and approved
- Maintain risk registers and conduct regular risk assessment reviews
- Build and maintain robust relationships with all stakeholders across both organizations
- Facilitate clear communication and collaboration between internal teams and the partner vendor
- Serve as the primary liaison between leadership teams of both organizations
- Navigate cultural and organizational differences to foster productive partnerships
- Establish and maintain project timelines with clear milestones and dependencies
- Manage resources efficiently to meet all deliverables on schedule
- Coordinate resource allocation across integrated teams
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and program artifacts
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership
- Ensure transparency and accountability through clear communication channels
- Document lessons learned and best practices for future integration efforts

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field
- Demonstrate a strong interest and familiarity with AI technologies, as they will be integrated into the project, and proactively seek opportunities to leverage AI for innovative solutions
- Proven experience managing cross-organizational
- Track record of successful program delivery in technology or related sectors
- Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
- Familiarity with digital strategy concepts and technology landscapes
- Knowledge of project management tools

 

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Why join us?

- Competitive Salary  
- Generous paid vacation days
- Generous sick time 
- 100% paid health & dental benefits starting day one 
- Annual profit-sharing distribution 
- Paid parental leave 
- Dedicated career advisor  
And so much more…

Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard. 
We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.
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