Strategic Program Lead

The Strategic Program Lead position is a blend of strategy, program management and operations. You will experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity and learn from the executive vantage point. The position enhances the collaboration and coordination of teams with distinct backgrounds and objectives, ensuring strategic alignment and engagement at the most senior levels of the organization. This position requires a balance of strong technical program management skills, strategic thinking, and senior communication skills to drive projects with Function and GBU teams achieve on strategic priorities for the Group. This role will provide exposure and insight into all parts of our multi-national business.

Key Accountabilities

• Synchronize and coordinate the Group Strategy & Marketing in its main missions and priorities to ensure alignment between, Marketing, Sales Excellence, Crisis Response Management, AI Group strategic initiatives and the larger CEO office

• Lead the triaging workflow, prioritizing key initiatives and deliverables to maintain focus on the most critical business priorities

• Prepare and deliver regular presentations and project updates to senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making

• Lead (or co-lead) specific global strategic initiatives and projects, driving execution and impact across the organization. Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to optimize operations and improve processes

• Working closely with the Group Strategy & Marketing team, to develop and refine content for strategic meetings, ensuring alignment with business objectives

• Connect the dots across the organisation to enhance alignment and engagement – collaborate with TAG Corporate Functions and GBUs stakeholders to influence strategic and operational direction

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Business and AI Acumen – Ability to align initiatives with company strategy, analyze priorities, and drive impact. Good understanding of AI technology and applicable ecosystem within the Talent Industry

• Stakeholder Management & Influence – Strong collaboration and influencing skills to engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams in a global organization. You are people oriented and you enjoyed working in a multi-cultural environment

• Program Management – Expertise in managing multiple strategic initiatives, prioritizing effectively, and delivering results

• Communication & Presentation Skills – Ability to create high-quality presentations, hands-on, tailor messaging for different audiences, and present insights to leadership

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Proactive in identifying challenges, connecting the dots across teams, and making informed decisions

• Crisis & Change Management – Resilient and adaptable in high-pressure situations, supporting teams through transitions and evolving priorities. You excel working through ambiguity and are a self-starter

• At least 8 years of experience in a large multi-national organisation working in business, digital, tech or organizational transformation, leading strategic business project or program 

• Highly experienced across MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Copilot). Strong interest in AI tools, applications and knowledge. 

• Master degree or equivalent in Business Management, Corporate Strategy  

• Passionate about technology and artificial intelligence 

• A proven background in the coordination of projects with internal colleagues across functions, leadership and external parties 

• Must be interculturally savvy, able to communicate at all levels, excellent writing and oral communication 

• Advanced understanding of strategic financial drivers and processes 

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 06-04-2025