Senior Manager, Athene Programme

STARK Group

. Own a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives across Supply Chain Management and Data Platform .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeAarhus • DenmarkSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong programme and project management capabilities, with a focus on leading large-scale transformation initiatives and developing high-performing project management teams. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, governance, risk management, and delivery across complex international environments.

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Programme ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementAgile DeliveryLeadership Development

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Hard Skills

Transformation InitiativesERP ImplementationsPortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial Follow-UpGovernancePlanningAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyHybrid Delivery Approaches

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTrust BuildingDecision MakingAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2PMPMSPPgMPSAFe

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementBusiness TransformationInternational Matrix OrganisationDecentralised OrganisationProgramme Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives across Supply Chain Management and Data Platform
Lead a team of experienced project managers and deliver complex transformation initiatives
Ensure projects are delivered successfully and build a strong delivery culture
Establish ownership of the project portfolio across Supply Chain Management and Data Platform value streams
Build relationships with project managers, business leaders, IT stakeholders, and programme leadership
Create clarity around priorities, governance, delivery plans, risks, and dependencies
Implement effective leadership and follow-up routines for project managers
Act as a trusted sparring partner to the Programme Director and wider leadership team
Deliver key programme commitments according to agreed timelines and objectives
Build a motivated, high-performing project management team with clear accountability and ownership
Strengthen collaboration across Business Transformation, IT, and the business organisation
Support major programme implementations and business readiness activities
Build project management capability beyond the Athene programme
Develop project managers and strengthen STARK Group's transformation and delivery capabilities
Collaborate with Business Transformation, PMO, IT Delivery, value stream leads, business owners, and senior stakeholders across the Nordic organisation
Report to the Programme Director and Vice President and participate in the Athene Programme Leadership Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong programme and project management background
Experience leading large-scale transformation programmes, ERP implementations, or business-critical change initiatives is advantageous
Experience managing a portfolio of projects in an international matrix organisation is advantageous
People leadership and development of project managers or similar delivery roles is advantageous
Experience working across business and IT environments is advantageous
Experience with programme governance, risk management, planning, and financial follow-up is advantageous
Experience engaging stakeholders in a value-driven and decentralised organisation is advantageous
Experience with agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches is advantageous
Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar are advantageous
Ability to travel approximately 30-50 days annually across the Nordics
Ability to work from either Viby J (Aarhus) or Frederiksberg (Copenhagen), with travel to the other location approximately 1-2 times per month for 2-3 days
Strong leadership and execution capabilities
Ability to create clarity in complexity, make decisions, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum
Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, challenge constructively, and create accountability
Ability to work effectively in a complex international and decentralised environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

The role includes approximately 30-50 travel days annually across the Nordics
Supportive team environment characterised by trust, openness, and shared responsibility
Inclusive and welcoming workplace
Opportunity to lead and develop experienced project managers
Opportunity to build a project management capability and strengthen transformation and delivery capabilities