ADS Program Manager (m/f) - #2150473

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.

Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.

Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.

Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:

ADS Program Manager (m/f)

Based in Hamm

The ADS Program Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering large-scale, complex initiatives across the OneArendt entities. This role involves managing multiple interrelated projects, aligning them with business goals, ensuring consistent communication across senior stakeholders, and delivering outcomes on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, strategic thinking, business and technical knowledge.

Your role:

• Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of programs, from initiation through delivery and closure
• Develop program plans, including scope, schedule, resources, risk management, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor program performance and ensure milestones, deliverables, and budgets are met.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Identify and resolve interdependencies, bottlenecks, and conflicts across projects.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, compliance, and best practices.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor project managers and other team members involved in program delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships and external consultants as needed.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Report timely and accurate on assigned project according to EPMO monthly

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT programs (e.g., system implementations, digital transformations, cloud migrations, compliance projects) or business project (LSS, product,
• Nearshoring or offshoring experience is a real plus
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• in IT project or program management.
• Proven experience

Hard Skills

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Strategic program roadmaking and execution
• Procurement and cost controls on assigned projects
• Resource and task management
• Knowledgeable with PSF regulations
• Knowledge of the financial service industry (Investor Services) is a real plus
• Certification in project management or change management
• Product driven methodology is an asset
• Strong technological background by trade or through career
• Demonstrated business acumen

Soft skills

• Leadership
• Superior communication skills
• Resilient
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Provide a sense of leadership
• Self-driven and autonomous
• Assertive and empathic with colleagues
• Conflict and dispute resolution skills
• Able to cooperate with a wide variety of colleagues and CxO levels.

We Offer:

• Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills;
• An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas;
• Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work;
• The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and
• A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home.

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community.For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).

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