About this role
Lead strategic IT transformation across Europe Are you an experienced Program Manager who can turn IT strategy into measurable business results? Can you bring together teams across countries, functions and external partners when priorities and dependencies compete? At Mediq, we are looking for a Program Manager IT to lead major international IT programs from initiation through implementation, handover and benefits realization. In this senior Group IT role, you will report to the VP IT and lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization. You will bring business sponsors, IT teams, workstream leads and external partners together around a shared roadmap, with clear business outcomes for each phase. What you’ll do Own the integrated program roadmap, including scope, milestones, dependencies and the critical path across workstreams. Lead day-to-day delivery, manage risks and scope changes, and resolve bottlenecks before they affect key milestones. Manage multi-million-euro budgets, forecasts and cost control. Maintain the business case and track benefits throughout delivery. Act as the primary point of contact for the Senior Responsible Owner, business sponsors and Program Board. Provide clear executive reporting and recommendations when decisions are needed. Align business and IT stakeholders across countries and functions. Coordinate architecture, IT delivery and business change, agree on acceptance criteria and ensure a structured handover to operational teams. Lead and motivate workstream leads, project leads, IT professionals and external partners, with clear ownership of deliverables and decisions. Manage technology and implementation partners against contracts, service levels and quality standards. Lead vendor selection with Sourcing, including RFIs, RFPs and proposal evaluation. What you bring A bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering or a related field. Approximately 10–15 years of experience managing complex IT and business change programs. A track record of delivering cross-border programs with multiple workstreams, from mobilization through implementation and benefits realization. Experience managing multi-million-euro budgets and external technology and implementation partners. Strong skills in program governance, financial management, business-case management and risk management. The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment and maintain momentum when priorities compete. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain delivery risks, trade-offs and business impact to senior and board-level stakeholders. Proficiency in English. Dutch and German language skills are an advantage. Experience with transformation in an international organization that has grown through acquisitions is particularly relevant. Experience in healthcare, medical distribution or another regulated industry is an advantage. Qualifications such as MSP, PRINCE2 or PMP are relevant, and experience with SAFe, Scrum or another agile delivery approach is preferred. What we offer A gross monthly salary of €7,000 to €8,400, depending on experience. 8% holiday allowance. An annual bonus opportunity of 10%. A gross mobility budget of €500 per month. A pension scheme with 75% of the pension contribution paid by Mediq. Hybrid working and the option to work abroad under Mediq’s workation policy. 26 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days. The autonomy to shape major international IT programs and work directly with senior business and IT leaders across Europe. About Mediq Mediq is a European healthcare organization providing medical products, services and solutions to healthcare professionals and patients. As Program Manager IT, you will help turn major technology investments into practical improvements for the teams that serve them. Interested? Apply via the application button. For questions about the role or the recruitment process, contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] .