Program Manager Digital Location: Lodz, PL, 90-530 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role: Barry Callebaut Digital (BCD) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for a Program Manager Digital to support this transformative journey. Reporting to the Director of Program Management & Project Excellence, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our digital ways of working by overseeing and managing multiple projects within our transformation. You will ensure that a portfolio of projects is delivered on time, within budget, and meet the desired objectives. In addition, you will provide guidance and support project managers, by incorporating best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Hence, you will be an integral part of our Program Management & Project Excellence team to ensure the successful execution of strategic digital initiatives across BC Digital. Key responsibilities: + Lead and manage digital transformation programs within our Program Management & Project Excellence team, incl. PMO, budget and schedule tracking, risk management, communication with stakeholders, etc. + Allocate resources effectively to ensure program success, balance workloads and manage resource constraints. + Oversee and steer programs by fostering a culture of continuous innovation and operational excellence. + Manage escalations from projects according to defined governance structures and manage (business) stakeholders. Prepare and present (steerco) meetings to brief all stakeholders on the program status. + Oversee and manage program budgets and ensure financial targets are met. + Develop, implement, and refine program/project management methodologies, standards, and tools, incorporating program/project management best practices and industry trends. + Monitor and manage continuous improvement of Program Management & Project Excellence using KPIs focusing on in-time, in budget, and in quality program delivery. + Closely collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure programs meet their respective goals. + Steer and guide project managers in their day-to-day work. + This is a global role with key stakeholders located in Europe (e.g. Belgium, Poland) and other locations of our global footprint (e.g. India), and thus requires up to 30% travel. About you: + Graduate degree in business administration, information technology, engineering, project management, or a comparable field. + Proficiency in English. + Project Management certificates, e.g. PMP, PRINCE2 are a plus. + Significant experience and deep understanding of digital project and program management solutions incl. industry trends, best practices, and project management applications. + A minimum of 10 years of project management experience in relevant fields. + Ability to translate complex program concepts into actionable strategies. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work under pressure, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. + Track record of successfully steering projects according to business needs and building trusted relationships. + The ability to bring people together and mobilize individuals to pursue a joint agenda. + Strong financial acumen and budget management skills. + Ability to drive change in a collaborative way on a global scale. + Independent and self-driven personality. + Skills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organization. We offer: + Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world. + Annual bonus based on your work results. + Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants. + Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC). + Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC. + PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement. + Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund. + Group life insurance. + Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month. + As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am. + Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter. + Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year. + And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests. + Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office. + You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount. + Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs. + Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station. + We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events. + Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities. At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .