Senior Portfolio Program Manager (Strategic Leadership | Global Programs | AI Transformation) Location: Basel, Switzerland Work Model: Onsite Employment Type: Full-time Language: English required | German (min. B1) mandatory About the Role Swiss Himmel GmbH is looking for a Senior Portfolio Program Manager with a distinguished career spanning 20 years across technology and delivery leadership. This role is designed for a visionary portfolio leader who began in hands-on software engineering and evolved into a strategic, client-facing executive. You will oversee a complex global program landscape, mentor a high-performing PMO organization, and drive AI-led delivery transformation across multiple industry domains. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring that programs are aligned to long-term business strategy, deliver measurable value, and operate within a mature governance framework. Your Responsibilities Strategic Portfolio Leadership Own and govern a large, multi-domain program portfolio, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic roadmaps and business objectives Drive benefits realization, ROI tracking, and value-based delivery models across all initiatives Establish and mature portfolio governance frameworks integrating Agile, PRINCE2, and enterprise delivery standards Mentorship & PMO Capability Building Coach and mentor Project and Program Managers, fostering a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement Build a high-performing PMO organization with strong delivery discipline and career development pathways Provide executive-level oversight for complex or high-risk programs Technical & Delivery Advisory Leverage your early career hands-on development and testing background to: Provide architectural and delivery guidance Perform technical “gut-checks” for complex programs Support resolution of critical engineering and quality challenges AI & Innovation Leadership Act as a champion for Generative AI and intelligent automation across the portfolio Enable teams to embed AI into delivery lifecycles to improve: Productivity Quality Time-to-market Promote a culture of innovation and continuous optimization Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders across global accounts Lead high-impact client engagements, ensuring delivery alignment with evolving business priorities Manage complex stakeholder landscapes across multiple geographies and industries Cross-Industry Delivery Oversight Govern programs across sectors such as: Life Sciences Manufacturing Telecom Banking & Financial Services / Insurance Adapt governance and execution models to suit diverse regulatory and business environments Your Profile 20 years of experience in IT, program, and portfolio management with a clear progression into strategic leadership roles Strong early-career hands-on experience in software development and/or testing (Java, .NET, or similar) Proven track record managing large, global, client-facing programs and complex accounts Extensive experience across multiple industry domains (Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Telecom, BFSI/Insurance) Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders Demonstrated success in portfolio governance, value realization, and long-term strategic planning Certifications Strategic / Program Governance: PgMP, PMP, PRINCE2, HERMES or equivalent Agile / Execution: CSM, CSPO, SAFe or similar Key Competencies Executive stakeholder management and consultative leadership Portfolio governance and transformation delivery AI-driven delivery innovation Financial and commercial acumen (ROI, TCO, value realization) Cross-cultural leadership in global delivery environments What We Offer A strategic, high-visibility leadership role within a global transformation landscape Opportunity to shape AI-driven program delivery models Direct engagement with C-suite stakeholders across industries A collaborative, international environment with strong PMO and delivery excellence culture Long-term career growth within Swiss Himmel GmbH