Program Manager

We are looking for a senior Program Manager to lead the merge program of an international retailer. In the first phase, you will coordinate a senior team of consultants to define the merge strategy. Then you will run the program through implementation, orchestrating all tracks and their dependencies. Responsibilities Coordinate the senior consulting team to define the merge strategy and roadmap Translate the agreed strategy into an executable program plan with tracks, milestones and dependencies Lead the program through implementation, orchestrating all workstreams and managing cross-track dependencies Establish program governance: reporting, risk and issue management, decision-making and change control Act as the senior point of contact for client leadership and stakeholders across both organizations Ensure alignment between business, technology and delivery teams on priorities and scope Track progress, budget and benefits, and report to senior management Requirements 12+ years in IT delivery and program/project management, including 5+ years in senior or director-level roles Proven experience leading large, complex, multi-track programs with many dependencies Experience working with senior consultants or strategy teams, and moving from strategy to implementation Strong program governance, planning and risk management skills Strong stakeholder management at senior and C-level Experience with cross-located teams and multiple vendors or workstreams Retail / eCommerce domain experience Excellent English communication skills Nice to have Experience with M&A, post-merger integration or account/platform consolidation Grocery or large-scale retail clients Familiarity with MACH architecture and SAP Commerce Czech Republic Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, agile, software engineering culture Comfortable modern office in Prague 7, with support of hybrid or fully remote mode Benefit program (5 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, paid days off for special occasions, meal vouchers, flexi pass, Prague city public transport annual coupon, multisport cards, optional contribution to pension fund, health insurance for family member) EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements) English language courses Czech language courses upon request Referral bonuses for recommended candidates Mobile Phone Tariff’s program for managerial-level candidates Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more