Head of Program Management – Europe

Head of Program Management – Europe

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the European Program Management function, strengthening its organizational capabilities and developing a motivated, performance-oriented team.
  
  
• Oversee the execution of complex engineering programs, maintaining a strong focus on delivery timelines, cost targets, product quality, and customer expectations.
  
  
• Define and roll out a consistent approach to Program Management across Europe, including common operating principles, standards, and strategic priorities.
  
  
• Maintain a comprehensive view of the European project portfolio, providing management with the insights needed to make informed strategic and operational decisions.
  
  
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery practices and enhance governance frameworks, management processes, and methodologies across the organization.
  
  
• Align resource planning, workforce capacity, and portfolio priorities with evolving business requirements.
  
  
• Promote a working environment built on accountability, collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and a strong sense of ownership.
  
  
• Take the lead in addressing program risks, resolving critical issues, and managing escalations to protect delivery commitments.
  
  
• Build effective partnerships with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Quality, and external business partners to ensure coordinated execution.
  
  
• Represent the European Program Management function within the Global Engineering Management Team, contributing to strategic planning and business decisions.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Extensive leadership experience in Program or Project Management, including responsibility for developing teams and improving organizational effectiveness in a complex engineering setting.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage strategically important programs while improving delivery performance and supporting wider business objectives.
  
  
• Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience in coaching managers, developing talent, and creating an environment that encourages high performance.
  
  
• Broad expertise in portfolio oversight, project governance, capacity planning, resource allocation, and operational improvement.
  
  
• Sound commercial understanding and practical knowledge of financial planning, budget management, and project cost control.
  
  
• Ability to make timely, well-informed decisions and operate effectively within international, cross-functional, matrix-based organizations.
  
  
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and align teams across different functions.
  
  
• A collaborative leadership style combined with initiative, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with full professional proficiency in English.
  
  

What the Company Offers

• Opportunities to grow professionally within an international organization.
  
  
• Medical care and social benefit packages.
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.