IT Progam Manager

For a leading international technology organization in Eindhoven, Akkodis is looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to lead a strategic transformation program focused on Identity & Access Management (IAM), User Access Management and SOX controls.

This is a senior program management position for someone who knows how to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives and operate effectively between IT, IAM, Compliance and business stakeholders.

The role

As IT Program Manager, you will lead a program aimed at standardizing and improving User Access Management processes and controls across SOX-scope applications.

You will act as the central point of coordination across multiple workstreams and ensure that deliverables, dependencies, risks and decisions are effectively managed.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day execution of a complex IT transformation program
• Developing and maintaining program plans, governance structures, action logs and risk registers
• Coordinating multiple workstreams and managing dependencies
• Facilitating workshops and stakeholder sessions
• Preparing executive-level reporting, dashboards and SteerCo updates
• Driving standardization of IAM/User Access Management processes and controls
• Working closely with IT, IAM, HR, Finance, Sales and Compliance stakeholders
• Managing risks, issues and escalations
• Supporting resource planning, budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking
• Leading change management and stakeholder communication
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Approximately 10+ years of Program and/or Project Management experience within complex enterprise environments

• Strong experience leading cross-functional IT or transformation programs

• Experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM), User Access Management, IT controls and/or access governance

• Knowledge or experience within SOX, ITGC, audit, compliance or control environments

• Strong program governance, risk and dependency management capabilities

• Experience preparing and presenting SteerCo and executive-level reporting

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience with process standardization, transformation and change management

• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and resources

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline is preferred.

Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or Scrum are considered an advantage., If you have a strong background in IT Program Management combined with IAM, User Access Management, SOX or IT controls, I would be happy to speak with you.