🌐 Senior Program Manager – Semantic Data Transformation at NEORIS

, , Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Data Transformation, Semantic Technologies, Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, Enterprise Data Governance, Stakeholder Management, Agile Frameworks, Procurement Management, Vendor Management, Integration Testing, Risk Management, Collaboration, Communication, Technical Coordination, Repository Migration

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, NEORIS an EPAM Company offers a specialized technical career path to support and develop its most valuable asset: its people. Our goal is to continue growing, and to achieve that, we want you to join us and help us improve every day. We’re expanding our teams and looking for individuals who share our culture and values, including responsibility, collaboration and teamwork, creativity, and dedication. If you’re passionate about continuous learning, specialization, and contributing to projects using the latest technologies, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Moreover, our evaluation processes focus on professionals’ experience and knowledge, as well as their motivation and soft skills. We are committed to inclusion and provide equal employment opportunities. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic data transformation program focused on semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, ontologies, and enterprise data governance. This is a pivotal role driving the company’s next-generation data initiatives, connecting technology, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple global teams and vendors. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership: Drive the delivery of a large-scale data transformation program integrating semantic technology and enterprise data architecture. Tooling & Platform Management: Oversee MVP deployments, platform ownership, and integration with enterprise systems and repositories. Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead multi-vendor RFP processes, evaluate SaaS vs. internal solutions, and coordinate with procurement, Enterprise Architecture (EA), and R&D stakeholders. Migration Execution: Manage repository migrations, ontology integration testing, and technical dependencies across multiple domains. Governance & Frameworks: Establish ontology governance processes, FAIR principles, and integration with Agile and enterprise data frameworks. Cross-Functional Coordination: Align technical, operational, and business teams to ensure cohesive delivery across 25+ workstreams. Risk & Delivery Management: Monitor project timelines, risks, and dependencies to achieve milestones within a 6–9 month transformation timeline. Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in data or digital transformation initiatives. Proven experience with semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, ontologies, and taxonomies. Strong background in enterprise system integration (e.g., Collibra, enterprise repositories). Demonstrated success in managing multi-vendor RFPs and complex procurement processes. Experience working with Agile frameworks and governance models in large organizations. Familiarity with pharmaceutical or regulated industries is highly desirable. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and strategic coordination skills. What We Offer The opportunity to lead a high-impact global transformation at one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. A hybrid work model based in our Barcelona office (Avinguda de Roma, 81, L'Eixample, 08029 - Barcelona). Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment. #LI-MM4

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager will lead a strategic data transformation program focused on semantic technologies and enterprise data governance. This role involves driving delivery across multiple global teams and managing complex integrations and migrations.