Product Program Operation Director - Saas - Hybrid

Alpega Group is looking for our next Product Program Operations Director! If you are interested in leading a powerful tech organization this your the place to be. Your visionary leadership will be pivotal in forging our product portfolio’s strategic development, propelling outstanding delivery and execution towards our customers and stakeholders. This position is based in Sant Cugat, Barcelona.

WHO ARE WE

The Alpega Group is a fast-growing, leading software company that offers modular solutions to manage transportation end-to-end and enable our customers to achieve greener transportation processes, with 35+ years in the business. Alpega TMS is a top 5 TMS provider, supporting more than 200.000 users in 80 countries, with their logistics processes.

Find more about our clients and services here Cloud-based transportation management software | Alpega Group

As the Product Program Operation Director at Alpega, you will be leading the charge in product development execution, you will champion the development of our TMS suite, data analytics, tendering, and other tools. In this crucial role, you will transform our interconnected logistics vision into reality and industry-leading solutions.  

Your leadership will unite our Product Management and Engineering teams together with our strategic goals, Sales needs, and customer requests, ensuring our offerings are not only market-responsive but also emblematic of Alpega’s dedication to excellence and sustainable growth.  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project/Program Manager to join our dynamic Product and Solutions team. This role is pivotal in driving the coordination and execution of product development initiatives, interfacing with various stakeholders to compile development requests, prioritize needs, and ensure effective follow-up and visibility throughout the product lifecycle. Reporting directly to the group CTO, your strategic guidance will be instrumental in setting up top-notch prioritization and overall processes delivering clarity and transparency vs all stakeholders allowing for the best use of resources. 

Join us to make a tangible impact in the logistics space. We invite you to apply and lead the way in an industry poised for innovation. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (such as Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success) and the Product Management and Solution teams to gather and compile product development requests.
• Prioritization and Planning: Evaluate and prioritize development requests based on strategic business objectives and resource availability. Facilitate planning sessions and decision-making processes to align on priorities.
• Program Oversight: Oversee the progress of product development projects, ensuring milestones are met and adjustments are made as necessary. Maintain clear and detailed visibility into the statuses of all requests and ongoing projects.
• Release Management: Coordinate with Product Managers and Engineers to align on release schedules and ensure timely delivery of features. Act as a Release Train Manager in line with the SAFe framework to facilitate seamless release execution.
• Communication: Ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of project statuses, potential risks, and decision points through regular updates and structured communication channels.
• Negotiation and Influence: Utilize strong negotiation skills and assertiveness to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts.
• Leadership and management: Use experience, skills and knowledge to build and optimize internal processes and tools within the Product and Solutions team together with the Product Managers and Tech leads.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• 8+ years’ experience working in Program/Project management leadership roles, in a technology environment, preferably for a SAAS, marketplace or e-commerce platform.

• Excellent Program/Project management skills from prioritization, capacity planning, conflict resolution, dependency management to stakeholder management and c-level reporting

• Strong leadership skills, ability to manage cross-functional teams, team spirit and collaboration minded.

• Excellent negotiation and assertive communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience as a Release Train Manager or in a similar role within SAFe.

• Familiarity with Agile and technical concepts and the ability to engage with development teams on a technical level.

• Proficient in English. Any other language is a plus.

• Passionate and a can-do attitude is a must.

Nice to have:

• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, or similar certifications.
• Experience in Agile software development, SAFe, SCRUM and engineering projects.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

 WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Permanent contract (based in Barcelona area)

• Flexible hybrid work model (home / office)

• A place to learn and develop key skills

• A competitive salary with extra-legal benefits

• A career path in a leading player in transportation management software

• Dynamic business growth with an agile way of working

• …and a chance to bring huge impact on Europe’s supply-chain and logistics industry efficiency.

ABOUT ALPEGA GROUP 

Alpega Group is a fast-growing leading software company offering modular solutions to manage transportation logistics from end-to-end. We support professionals in achieving greener transportation processes while reducing their carbon footprint, increasing their efficiency levels, and improving collaboration with their ecosystem.