Lead Program Manager

Equal Plus Consulting has been engaged to search for a Lead Program Manager to work 100% remote in Europe.Title: Lead Program ManagerLocation: 100% Remote in EuropeStart date: 01/06/2026End date: 31/12/2027Consultancy type: Additional WorkforceMandatory languages: EnglishEurope based candidates onlyREQUIRED SKILLS: AEMaaCS (Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service) and Cloud Delivery.Do not apply if you do not have these skills listed on the resume.Required CompetenciesSenior program management experience (multi‑vendor, multi‑site programs)Strong understanding of AEMaaCS / Cloud‑first delivery in combination with custom and 3rd party APIs and microservicesExperience with platform migrations and operating model changesExcellent stakeholder and decision‑making skillsExperience with Agile scrum and hybrid delivery modelsExperience with Organization Change ManagementKey Responsibilities - FoundationsPlatform foundations delivered on time and approved by architecture & securityDelivery governance model defined and adoptedDevOps and release processes operational before dev onboardingClear scope & success criteria validated by steering committee for phase 2 and phase 3Context of the projectThe Greenfield Program aims to transform the current fragmented and heavily customized web landscape into a scalable, cloud-native platform based on AEM Cloud (AEMaaCS). By introducing a decoupled, headless architecture, the program will significantly improve performance, flexibility, and speed of delivery across all Business Areas.The initiative includes the migration of 400+ websites and ~50TB of content, establishing a standardized and future-ready foundation that reduces operational complexity and total cost of ownership. A key component is the implementation of a China-compliant delivery model, ensuring local hosting, regulatory compliance, and integration readiness for regional ecosystems.The new platform will be AI-ready, enabling integration with AI crawlers, intelligent search, and personalization capabilities, while providing real-time, context-aware user experiences. Built-in DevSecOps practices, automated pipelines, and enterprise-grade security will ensure continuous delivery, stability, and compliance without the need for future upgrades.The program will also establish a scalable operating model, leveraging IT Hub resources to enable decentralized development and faster time-to-market, while maintaining governance and consistency across Business Areas.Overall, the Greenfield Program is designed to stabilize the platform, accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and enable long-term digital growth across the organization.Objectives and ScopeTransform the current web landscape into a unified, cloud-based platform leveraging a decoupled frontend and backend (headless architecture), improving speed, flexibility, and user experience, while supporting global scalability.Integration Layer (AI, DAM, Personalization) – enable future ecosystemIT Hub Enablement & Decentralized Development – scale delivery via IT Hub and empower BAsFaster Time-to-Market – quicker, more cost-efficient revamps and onboardingCustomer Experience Foundations – readiness for login, personalized journeysCost Optimization – reduced run costs and improved efficiencyPurpose of the roleOwn the end‑to‑end success of the AEMaaCS migration program by setting strategic direction, governing delivery across stages,managing dependencies with business and IT stakeholders, and ensuring that the platform becomes scalable, supportable, and adopted by the business.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the program roadmap, scope boundaries, milestones, and success criteria across all three stages.Act as the single accountable owner for delivery outcomes (time, quality, value realization).Govern collaboration between:Managed Service Provider (project manager & delivery team)Web Platform TeamBusiness AreasEnsure foundations are future‑proof (AEMaaCS best practices, EDS alignment, DevOps, cloud security).Oversee budget, resourcing, risk, and dependency management.Drive standardization and industrialization for large‑scale migration in stage 3.Own executive reporting and steering committee communication.Profile RequirementsPilotScope delivered within agreed timeline and budgetReusable components/templates coverage(% reused vs custom)Architectural compliance with AEMaaCS & EDS standardsReduction of workflow logic moved to Azure microservices vs legacyIndustrialized migrationAverage migration throughput (sites/month) meets targetCost per migrated site decreases vs pilotPlatform stability metrics (incidents, rollbacks)Business satisfaction score across migrated sites