.Alpega Group is looking for our next Product Program Operations Director! If you are interested in leading a powerful tech organization this is your place to be. Your visionary leadership will be pivotal in forging our product portfolio's strategic development, propelling outstanding delivery and execution towards our customers and stakeholders. This position is based in Sant Cugat, Barcelona.WHO ARE WEThe Alpega Group is a fast-growing, leading software company that offers modular solutions to manage transportation end-to-end and enable our customers to achieve greener transportation processes, with 35+ years in the business.Alpega TMS is a top 5 TMS provider, supporting more than 200,000 users in 80 countries, with their logistics processes. Find more about our clients and services here.As the Product Program Operation Director at Alpega, you will be leading the charge in product development execution. You will champion the development of our TMS suite, data analytics, tendering, and other tools. In this crucial role, you will transform our interconnected logistics vision into reality and industry-leading solutions. Your leadership will unite our Product Management and Engineering teams together with our strategic goals, Sales needs, and customer requests, ensuring our offerings are not only market-responsive but also emblematic of Alpega's dedication to excellence and sustainable growth.ABOUT THE ROLEStakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (such as Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success) and the Product Management and Solution teams to gather and compile product development requests.Prioritization and Planning: Evaluate and prioritize development requests based on strategic business objectives and resource availability. Facilitate planning sessions and decision-making processes to align on priorities.Program Oversight: Oversee the progress of product development projects, ensuring milestones are met and adjustments are made as necessary. Maintain clear and detailed visibility into the statuses of all requests and ongoing projects.Release Management: Coordinate with Product Managers and Engineers to align on release schedules and ensure timely delivery of features. Act as a Release Train Manager in line with the SAFe framework to facilitate seamless release execution.Communication: Ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of project statuses, potential risks, and decision points through regular updates and structured communication channels.Negotiation and Influence: Utilize strong negotiation skills and assertiveness to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts.Leadership and Management: Use experience, skills, and knowledge to build and optimize internal processes and tools within the Product and Solutions team together with the Product Managers and Tech leads
