TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

You will be part of Santander Auto Software, which started as a program and now functions as a software on demand business. You will have the opportunity to join an extraordinary international team of software builders and participate in the creation from scratch of one of the most cutting-edge, scalable and adaptable technological platforms, which will provide to Santander Consumer Finance customers and partners the best user experience in financing their mobility solutions. PLEASE NOTE: We are currently able to hire candidates in the Spain, Netherlands, and Portugal. We cannot accept applicants from other countries at this moment in time.What you will be doing:As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) you will be reporting directly to the CTO and responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. TPM leads a program that is a set of different lines of work including launching new products and services in a given geography, large-scale application development and systems integration and business and tech operations. TPM is hands-on-driven and own the success of the program they manage. This is a key role in Santander overall success. We need someone like you to help us:Ensure end-results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit. Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parametersDefine and tracks program milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery planWork with its partners from all areas and the different Technology&Operations Domains to oversee all software delivery lifecycle phases of a programPublish periodic status reportsPropose recommendations and adjustmentsServe as a subject matter expert in routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives. Represents the program in various project governance and inter-department forumsChair weekly Core Team and monthly Operating Committee meetings to review progress with key constituentsDevelop communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities Skills & KnowledgeDemonstrated experience in relevant digital banking programs is highly valuableProven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguityAbility to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively. Experience with stakeholder management. Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressureAbility to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectivesSolid influencing skills. Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally. Strong presentation skillsExtensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management and software delivery lifecycle methodologies and tolos specially under Agile paradigms and ways of working.Knowledge of Software Development and Technical Design (Preferably from being a hands-on software engineer)#LI-DNI