Software Program Manager
Do you thrive on leading complex software programs and aligning diverse stakeholders? Are you able to turn strategy into structured execution while navigating ambiguity? Join us to design and deliver high-impact solutions in a fast-evolving technology environment.
Job description
As a Software Program Manager, you will lead multi-stream initiatives across our professional services portfolio. You combine project and program management excellence with change management skills to design and deliver impactful software solutions together with customers, account managers, and technical experts.
What you will do
- Lead and manage multi-stream programs and projects within our software services portfolio
- Design and deliver high-impact solutions in collaboration with customers, account managers, and technical experts
- Translate strategic objectives into comprehensive, cross-functional program and project plans aligned with organizational goals
- Monitor and optimize program and project execution, including scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and budgets
- Ensure effective and efficient communication with internal and external stakeholders (customers, partners, and onshore/offshore teams)
- Report on program and project status to stakeholders at both executive and technical levels
- Set clear objectives, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment on complex or divergent topics
- Coordinate across teams and ensure seamless collaboration in an international environment
- Drive change management efforts to support the successful adoption of solutions
- Maintain a goal-oriented approach while ensuring strong attention to detail across multiple initiatives
Your profile
- 5+ years of project management experience, including software development projects (or a background in software development)
- 1 – 2+ years of experience managing programs or multiple concurrent projects
- Proven ability to translate strategy into structured program and project plans aligned with business objectives
- Strong experience managing scope, dependencies, budgets, and timelines
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders at both executive and technical levels
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
- Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented and able to build trust quickly
- Structured thinker with a strategic perspective
- Customer-centric, pragmatic, and a strong problem solver
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
- Familiarity with Agile development processes
- Knowledge of project management frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI) is a plus
- Affinity with innovative technologies, 3D printing, and 3D design is an asset
- Interest in and ability to understand complex processes
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Lafayette, US
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-senior level
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.