Senior Program Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Work smart, have fun and make an impact!

EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.

Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.

Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page. If you have questions about the company or open roles you can chat with an insider.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to work on the next generation of the Ecovadis ratings platform. In this role, you will lead large scale strategic transformational programs including pitching, defining and refining ideas with technical leaders and executives. 

You will work with several business units and technical teams to understand specific business needs, assist in the design of technical solutions and then work with engineering teams to deliver them on an ambitious schedule.

A key part of your role will also include assessing risks, developing risk mitigation plans, anticipating and resolving bottlenecks, managing issue escalation, and balancing the business needs  with technical concerns and compliance requirements.

You will be an exceptional communicator with a successful track record of keeping key colleagues engaged and informed on the progress of critical projects. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support Project Managers/Scrum Masters/Product Owners in the full project life cycle: creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project's scope, budget, justification, expected business impact, and establishing the right project governance
  • Continuously oversee projects to ensure they are meeting company and technical standards, adhering to budgets, aligned with business expectations and meeting deadlines
  • Facilitate the program events and processes and assist the teams in delivering value
  • Manage communication with the program stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk and drive relentless improvement.
  • Coordination of activities between the teams and the rest of the organization.
  • Use and continually develop leadership skills

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • A successful track record of leading complex projects/programs in software development
  • Demonstrable experience in leading agile initiatives, preferably at scale
  • Must have excellent organizational skills, as well as a great deal of autonomy and positive attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills, being able to present complex technical information in a clear manner to a variety of audiences including executives and non-technical leaders.
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
  • Flexible working hours, to accommodate different time zones.

Additional Information

Location: Warsaw / Remote

Everyone at EcoVadis contributes to a culture of trust, respect and empowerment. Our growing team in Poland is full of talented professionals from various fields who all share a desire to change the world.

We offer competitive salaries and support personal growth from day one with extensive onboarding, mentoring and a brand new e-learning platform bursting with courses and modules so you can learn new skills and fine-tune old ones.

Our team enjoys the benefits of flexible working. Some of us work from home and some prefer to work from our easily accessible (metro, tram, bus, bike, suburban train) office hub in the heart of Warsaw. We have regular onsite and online team breakfasts. Our CSR team coordinates events where we can give back to local communities and ecosystems. At the office you can chill in break areas, enjoy a panorama of Warsaw or visit our lovely terrace.

EcoVadis will support you with all the necessary office equipment, holidays in line with Polish labor law, optional (fully covered or co-financed) health care and life insurance, Multisport card, French or Polish classes as well as a lunch card. Everyone at EcoVadis can also use a community service day when volunteering.

Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV and cover letter with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you!


Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background.

Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, please let the hiring team know.

Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity and inclusion and does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.
 

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