Company DescriptionAt lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world. Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Program Manager to join our team of around 1,700 people worldwide to help us power up the traveller's journey for millions of holidaymakers. If you love challenges, thrive solving problems, and possess exceptional communication and analytical skills, keep on reading, as you might be the perfect fit for this job.
Please note that this position is Full Remote. QualificationsResponsibilities: Own and lead planned programs and projects from scoping through results and successCreate program and project charters and roadmaps, ensuring involvement of all stakeholdersEngage stakeholders to ensure proper execution, facilitating their interaction, collaboration, and alignment through ad-hoc decisional frameworksDeliver updates to top management and stakeholders, proactively informing them about challenges, risks, and opportunitiesHandle all related communications through the company's official channels, Slack and WorkplaceSet program and project management standards and methodology for the entire organisationBuild rapport with all stakeholders across Tech, Product, Value Streams, Platforms, supporting the organisation on ad-hoc needsSupport Value Stream and Business Platform owners during internal Strategy Meetings to cascade company OKRsSupport Value Stream and Business Platform owners in building business cases for their initiatives including budget requirementsEnsure alignment among Engineering Managers, Product Owners and stakeholders during the Roadmap Planning phase to create a backlog/roadmapYour expertise: Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields3+ years of proven experience in a similar roleProven experience in managing stakeholdersExcellent program / project management, planning, analytical skillsStrong problem-solving skills: comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable piecesStrong interpersonal skills, especially listeningOutstanding ability to communicate, influence and adapt communication at different levels of the organisationFlexibility and adaptabilityKnowledge of agile and waterfall requiredFluency in English is a must; knowledge of other languages is a plusAdditional InformationPerks of working with us: How we work together: An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you'll be working with colleagues from 10+ countries and over 48 nationalities)Shorter working week (36h as full time), with a half working day on FridaysFlexible start and end of the working day with core hours from 10:00 to 4:00 pmPossibility to work from anywhere for a period of time per year defined according to local regulationsHow we learn together: Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to deep work, personal growth, learning and training and/or focus time.Professional and managerial skills development training paths, access to e-learning platforms such as O'reilly, Udemy, Coursera (depending on the department), and to our internal platform offering bespoke training contentOther perks: 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposesOccasional social events to foster connections among colleaguesTravel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff faresWe support our employees through life's significant moments with leave options (e.g parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.Selection process steps: HR interview (15-30 minutes)1st interview (Manager): soft skills + technical knowledgeBusiness case (strategy + analysis) step online or offline2nd interview (Manager + peer): Test reviewOnly for senior roles: final meeting (30 mins) with the DirectorInterested applicants should send their CV and cover letter by 8th December 2024. Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.
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