Tech Program Manager III

Short Company Description ARCADIS is an international company that provides consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the fields of Infrastructure, Water, Environment and Buildings. Over the years, we have worked diligently to retain our core values, and we've made it our priority to ask ourselves the tougher questions about who we want to be as a trusted consultant, as an employer, and as a corporate citizen.

Requirements Qualifications & Experience:

8+ years of experience in program and project management, including responsibility for complex technology initiatives, transformation programs and enterprise integrations.

Proven experience managing complex IT programs and system integrations across multiple workstreams, technologies and stakeholder groups, ensuring effective governance, coordination and delivery.

Strong understanding of program and project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management and delivery controls, with the ability to manage programs from initiation through implementation and transition.

Demonstrated experience working across Business and Technology functions, translating strategic objectives and business requirements into clear program priorities, plans and delivery outcomes.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and engage effectively with executive leaders, business stakeholders, technology teams and external partners.

High level of autonomy and sound judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complexity and make effective decisions within fast paced and evolving environments.

Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to align multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder expectations and drive progress toward shared objectives.

Demonstrated ability to manage program risks, issues, dependencies and competing priorities, taking proactive action to protect delivery commitments and business outcomes.

Strong results orientation, with a consistent focus on delivery quality, accountability and achievement of measurable business and technology outcomes.

Experience leading governance forums and executive reporting, providing clear visibility of program performance, risks, decisions and required actions.

Strong analytical and problem solving capability, with the ability to assess complex delivery challenges, identify root causes and implement practical solutions that maintain program momentum.

Degree level education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Professional certification in program or project management, such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent, is desirable.

Responsibilities Role description:

The Tech Program Manager III will lead and coordinate enterprise-wide technology programs, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives, effective governance, and active management of interdependencies across multiple projects and workstreams to deliver measurable business outcomes and benefits.

Role Accountabilities Leads end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-Tower programs.

Establishes governance structures, controls, and standards.

Ensures alignment with enterprise strategy and delivery frameworks.

Enables structured decision-making through governance forums.

Proactively manages program risks and issues.

Monitors outcomes beyond delivery into business operations.

Supports transition into steady-state operations.

Provides integrated program reporting. Including scope, risks, benefits, and dependencies.

Maintains a single source of truth for program performance.

Enables data-driven decision-making and assurance.

Coordinates enterprise DR readiness across technology domains.

Leads program coordination during DR events.