Program Manager

at  KORNFERRY

Requisition ID
17348
Country
Germany
Location type
Remote
About us
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. Korn Ferry works with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people. Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries.

Korn Ferry Digital is a scaled product business unit within Korn Ferry that develops and sells our suite of talent products and HR technology, supporting clients across six solution areas:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Sales and Service
• Total Rewards

Our comprehensive talent suite leverages a combination of proprietary talent IP, talent data, analytics and insights to help customers understand their workforce and existing talent gaps, and deliver targeted talent interventions at scale using HR technology.
Job description

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Track record of successfully managed complex programs across diverse stakeholders, industries, and geographies.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a focus on driving efficiency and scalability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire senior people with clients and consultants at all levels.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a strong customer service ethic and quality mindset.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and adaptable team player; passionate about working in an international and culturally diverse context and team.
• Physical location in Germany.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; International Business Administration, HR, Market Research, or IT preferred.
• Additional formal education (e.g. Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences) a real advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with SPSS/SAS and Project Management certification such as PRINCE 2 or PMI/PMP a real plus.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Further languages a plus, ideally Spanish
  If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the ever-evolving Employee Experience landscape, we encourage you to apply.

• Responsible for leading multiple large sized, complex programs, including employee survey implementations and advisory services.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality program outcomes, meeting or exceeding client expectations and industry standards.
• Establish robust governance frameworks to monitor and control project performance, risk, and compliance.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, and invoicing. Oversee project resources, including timelines and allocations, to optimize utilization and maximize ROI.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned and best practices to enhance program delivery excellence.
• Implement standardized processes, tools, and metrics to enable consistent program management practices.
• Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with client and Korn Ferry team members and other stakeholders; sharing issues, mitigating risks, communicating regularly and leading meetings.
• Mentor and develop project management professionals, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and collaboration.
• Promote knowledge sharing and skill enhancement activities to elevate the capabilities of the project management community.