Santander is seeking a Specialist - Program Lead/Plard for their Lisbon office, focusing on leading transformation initiatives in the Cards area. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in program management within financial contexts and possess strong strategic thinking and execution skills
Job Summary
Santander is evolving into a technology-driven organization, with people at the core of this transformation, valuing critical thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what is possible.
This role is critical for ensuring ongoing global programs generate real impact on local business, requiring strategic focus, defending business priorities, and ensuring pragmatic execution.
Santander offers a fair and competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits designed to support life goals and well-being, and opportunities for global career development.
Matching Summary
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Santander is seeking a Specialist - Program Lead/Plard for their Lisbon office, focusing on leading transformation initiatives in the Cards area. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in program management within financial contexts and possess strong strategic thinking and execution skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead end-to-end transformation programs
Ensure disciplined roadmap execution
Defend business interests with stakeholders
Evaluate technical trade-offs and impacts
Manage risks, barriers, and difficult decisions
Interact with international teams
Nice-to-have
Strategic thinking without losing execution focus
Constructively challenge assumptions
Continuous improvement mindset
Drive and energy
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years program/product/transformation management
Experience in financial, payments, cards, or fintech
Experience in multi-stakeholder environments
Experience interacting with international teams
Degree in Management, Economics, Engineering, Technology