Area ManagerDo you want to play a pivotal role in the success of MSC? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead strategic IT initiatives and drive the development of smart, user-centric solutions. This role combines the leadership responsibilities of application development with the business-facing focus of product ownership—perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and collaboration.In this role, you’ll report to the Application Development Manager and serve as a key link between business stakeholders and manage an area of Product Owners. Beyond area delivery, you’ll act as a trusted partner to our internal clients, bringing strong commercial acumen to understand their needs, anticipate opportunities, and ensure IT solutions create scalable tangible business value. You'll have a key role in rolling out a change movement of IT as a laboratory, connecting people across the organization, and driving adoption. You’ll oversee complex IT programs, guide cross-functional teams, establish a clear data strategy across our different apps, and ensure that our digital tools not only align with MSC’s strategic goals but also deliver measurable benefits to our business units.Your Responsibilities:- Program Leadership: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT programs using Agile/Scrum methodologies.- Team Management: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.- Business Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and user stories.- Solution Architecture: Design scalable, efficient systems that meet business needs and support long-term growth.- Product Ownership: Prioritize the product backlog, define acceptance criteria, and make informed decisions on features and functionality.- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between business units and development teams, ensuring alignment and transparency.- Quality Assurance: Participate in validation to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements.- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and team performance across the program lifecycle.- Data management: work transversal and cross-functional making sure there’s a good data backbone.Qualifications:Certifications: PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are a strong asset.Experience: Demonstrated success in IT program management, team leadership, and product ownership or functional analysis.Technical Proficiency: a basic understanding of software development and data processes, tools, and methodologies.Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Organizational Agility: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.Innovation Mindset: Proactive, forward-thinking, and passionate about delivering impactful, user-focused solutions.Commercial acumen in an internal client setting: able to engage MSC stakeholders as valued clients, understand their business drivers, and translate needs into IT solutions that deliver scalable business impact.