🏛 The DEUS Initiative

We're a team of curious minds who believe technology should serve people. Our mission is to unlock the potential of AI for humanity through solutions that are not just innovative, but also ethical and impactful. We're driven by a desire to simply make things better.

Our name is inspired by deus ex machina, not because we think we’re gods, but because we design AI that steps in to support, solve, and serve.

DEUS also stands for what we do best:

Data | Engineering | User Experience | Strategy

With offices in Amsterdam, Porto, and A Coruña, we collaborate on international projects that challenge us to think deeply, build with care, and design for human good.

Will you be part of what comes next?

⚜️ About You

This role is a great fit if you have:

8+ years of experience in program/project management, with at least 4 years in a technology consulting or professional services environment.
A proven track record of delivering large, complex, global transformation programs (experience managing budgets of $1M+ is preferred).
Strong knowledge of both Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and traditional project management methodologies.
Solid business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder workshops.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting and financial management, including forecasting, P&L ownership, and resource planning.
Experience leading distributed, multicultural teams across multiple time zones.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
A Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field (an MBA is a plus).

...and some more points:

Excellent written and verbal Dutch and English is the core requirement, but other languages are always a bonus
Available to travel to client sites up to two days per week.

Bonus points if you have:

Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or PRINCE2 certification.
Previous experience in a Big Four or leading technology consulting firm.
Domain expertise in industries such as Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, or similar.

⚜️ What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology transformation programs (digital, cloud, data, AI, etc.) across global, cross-functional teams.
Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
Develop and oversee project plans, roadmaps, and governance structures across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Lead, coach, and support cross-functional teams (both client and internal), including resource planning and performance management.
Conduct business analysis by gathering requirements, mapping current and future-state processes, and translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
Act as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders and executive sponsors, managing expectations, escalations, and change requests.
Identify and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and scope changes across distributed, multi-time-zone teams.
Drive change management and user adoption initiatives throughout the transformation journey.
Support pre-sales activities, including solution scoping, effort estimation, and proposal development.

...and there's always room to explore what excites you.

⚜️ What You’ll Experience

Community: Join a friendly multicultural team that loves to connect, through regular social events, activities, and our yearly company retreat, Pantheon.
Flexibility: We encourage a hybrid setup, but there are no mandatory office days. You decide when to come in and how to manage your time.
Growth: We support your development with a €1000 annual learning budget, dedicated mentorship, and a clear growth framework. We do annual reviews to recognize your growth and make sure your salary reflects it.
Well-being: Regular check-ins to support your well-being, 25 days of holidays, NS business card and Holiday Allowance.
Purpose: Drive real impact and take ownership of meaningful projects with global clients.

⚜️ A Place Where You Belong

At DEUS, we are deeply committed to building an environment where you can truly be your authentic self. We celebrate diversity in every dimension, fostering an atmosphere where every individual feels valued and respected.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We maintain a clear 'no assholes' policy, applying to both our team and our clients, ensuring a respectful and positive dynamic for all.

We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. So please let us know how we can best support you on the application form.

Apply now if this sounds like a fit. We’d love to meet you.

Program Manager [Medior/senior] - NL

Program Manager [Medior/senior] - NL