Digital Programme Manager

We are seeking experienced Digital Programme Manager to support digital transformation, technology delivery, and strategic change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong programme management experience, a track record of delivering complex digital programmes, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver business outcomes. Assignment Details 📍 Locations: Gothenburg (Sweden), Oslo-Lysaker (Norway), Nordics, and selected European locations depending on the role 🏢 Working Model: Hybrid 📅 Start Date: ASAP / Within 4-8 weeks ⏳ Duration: 6-12 months with potential extension 💼 Allocation: Full-time 🌐 Language: English Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale digital transformation programmes from initiation through delivery.
• Define programme scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and delivery plans.
• Coordinate multiple projects and workstreams across technology and business teams.
• Manage programme governance, reporting, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Collaborate with Business, IT, Product, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain programme plans, roadmaps, RAID logs, and governance structures.
• Monitor programme progress, budgets, resources, and delivery KPIs.
• Drive delivery against agreed business outcomes, timelines, and quality standards.
• Identify programme risks and dependencies and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, programme reviews, workshops, and stakeholder sessions.
• Manage third-party vendors, technology partners, and external delivery teams where required.
• Support organisational change and adoption activities associated with digital initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across programme delivery processes and ways of working.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Programme Management, Project Management, or Digital Transformation.
• Strong experience managing complex digital or technology transformation programmes.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects, workstreams, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, delivery methodologies, and change management.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing programme risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and resources.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, IT platforms, cloud, data, or enterprise applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, FMCG, Retail, Financial Services, Technology, or other large enterprise environments.
• Experience delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation programmes.
• Experience working with global and geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of Agile transformation, digital operating models, or product-based delivery.
• PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience managing external vendors, system integrators, or consulting partners is a plus.

What We're Looking For

• Programme Managers available to start within 4-8 weeks.
• Strong experience delivering complex digital and technology programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments.
• Strong ownership of programme delivery, governance, risks, and business outcomes.