Program Manager

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered on digital, engineering and cloud, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of $13+ billion.

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Role: Dutch Program manager

We are looking for a multi-faceted Program Manager who will lead and coordinate multiple modernization initiatives at customer end, including archive implementation, Java upgrades, .NET Core 8/10 migration, Drupal enhancements, and other strategic projects. This individual will act as a trusted technical advisor to Customer's CTO, serve as an ambassador for HCL, and drive both delivery excellence and business growth.

The Program Manager will combine program leadership, technical advisory, and relationship management to ensure successful execution of projects while positioning HCL as a strategic partner for Customer’s long-term technology roadmap.

What we are looking for-

Exp in Insurance or financial services

Have exp in Insurance or financial services domain

Understand different models like Time & material, fixed price, managed services etc

People who have worked as hands on developer for at least 4-5 yrs would be preferred

Should have handled team size of more than 75+ ppl

Good in agile concepts

Strong communicator

Possess AI knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership Across Multiple Streams:
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of modernization projects (Archive, Java, .NET Core, Drupal, etc.).
• Ensure alignment with customer's technology roadmap and compliance standards.
• Manage risks, budgets, and timelines across all initiatives.
• Technical Advisory:
• Act as the CTO’s go-to person for technical strategy and modernization best practices.
• Provide guidance on architecture, performance optimization, and integration strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build strong relationships with customer leadership and domain teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customer and HCL, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.
• Business Growth & Account Expansion:
• Identify new opportunities for HCL within customer's ecosystem.
• Represent HCL in strategic discussions and position the company as a long-term partner.
• Team Coordination:
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (developers, analysts, testers, functional admins) across onsite, nearshore, and offshore locations.
• Ensure smooth transition of project teams into operational support post go-live.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in IT, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program management across multiple technology domains.
• Strong technical background in Java, .NET Core, Drupal, and enterprise content management.
• Proven experience in modernization projects and cloud migration strategies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and act as a trusted advisor.
• Experience in business development and account growth.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (mandatory).
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.