Alpega Group is looking for a Program Manager – Strategic Initiatives. This role ensures cross‑functional alignment and execution of high‑impact company initiatives, turning strategic priorities into measurable results across Alpega. The role can be based in Barcelona, Spain, or Vienna, Austria
WHO ARE WE
The Alpega Group is a fast-growing, leading software company that offers modular solutions to manage transportation end-to-end and enable our customers to achieve greener transportation processes, with 35+ years in the business.
Alpega TMS is a top 5 TMS provider, supporting more than 200.000 users in 80 countries, with their logistics processes.
Find more about our clients and services here Cloud-based transportation management software | Alpega Grou
As a Program Manager at Alpega, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that cut across business units, requiring you to influence without direct authority, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and bring structure to ambiguity. You’ll balance strategic foresight with pragmatic execution to drive scalable, real-world impact and will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, product, sales teams, customer success, finance, and IT to ensure alignment, execution, and delivery of high-impact programs that support the company’s growth and transformation goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership: Own end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder programs - balancing strategic intent with hands-on execution and operational pragmatism.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive sponsors and cross-functional teams to define program objectives, success metrics, and governance structures.
- Strategic Planning: Translate business strategy into actionable program roadmaps, ensuring alignment with company goals and priorities.
- Execution Excellence: Drive program execution through effective project management practices, risk mitigation, and resource coordination.
- Change Management: Lead teams through change with empathy and positivity, fostering engagement and adoption across varying functional groups
- Communication & Transparency: Proactively manage communication at all levels — from detailed progress reports to executive narratives — ensuring clarity and confidence in delivery.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify friction points, propose pragmatic solutions, and champion incremental improvements that optimize how programs are run
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU
- At least 5 years of experience or proven ability in program or project management within a SaaS or tech-driven business.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models, internal operations, and cross-functional dynamics.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a pragmatic and solution-driven mindset.
- Certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent) are a plus but not required — a strong track record of getting things done is what matters most.
Key competences
- Strategic Thinking
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Pragmatic approach
- Change Leadership
- Results Orientation
- Adaptability & Resilience
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A culture built on transparency, excellence, and personal development—where your wellbeing and growth truly matter.
- A Competitive package
- A flexible working model (3 days in the office)
- Work in an international environment with 40+ nationalities and a dynamic, scaling SaaS business.
Learn more about Life at Alpega: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpega/life/beinghere/
Our commitment to you
The Alpega Group has 500 collaborators with over 40 nationalities, based in our different locations. We are a global team, with different backgrounds, races, faiths and genders. We commit to ensuring that everyone feels included, has opportunities to learn and grow and is happy at work.
If you require any additional support with your application, reach out to the Talent Acquisition specialist for this position, so we can make arrangements for you.
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What We Do
Alpega Group is a global leader in logistics SaaS software, dedicated to delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for all transport requirements. Our mission is to empower shippers, forwarders, and carriers through efficient digitalization, addressing today’s logistics challenges and driving smarter logistics for a greener tomorrow. Leveraging extensive carrier-based assets, Alpega provides tangible benefits in Transport Execution, Freight Planning, Freight Sourcing and Payment, Dock Scheduling, and Data Insights. As the only SaaS provider offering Transport Management Systems (TMS) for shippers, and with an 80,000-strong open carrier network that covers about 10% of all commercial trucks in Europe, we lead in innovation and efficiency. Our connectivity extends through three premier freight exchanges in Europe, with notable leadership in Iberia, Romania, Central, and Southeastern European regions, facilitating seamless matching of freight loads with transportation capacity. With over three decades of transportation expertise, we help businesses streamline their supply chain planning and execution, reducing costs and increasing visibility. Our community of 80,000 carriers and 200,000 members is seamlessly connected daily, efficiently managing vital transport operations. This network harnesses the power of collective intelligence, driving data-driven insights and optimizations across the logistics ecosystem, and creating a network effect that adds significant value for our customers. Operating in 80 countries, Alpega boasts a diverse team of over 500 professionals representing 31 nationalities.
