Program Manager – PMI UPC × O2 SK (1 year contract)

What will your role in the team be?

The Program Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management and delivery of the Post-Merger Integration (PMI) program between UPC and O2 Slovakia. 
 
The role ensures that all integration workstreams are aligned, coordinated and delivered in line with strategic objectives, value realization targets and business continuity requirements. 
 
The Program Manager reports to the IMO Officer / Head of Growth & Project HUB and acts as the single point of accountability for program execution.

Your responsibilities will include:

Program Leadership & Governance 

• Own and manage the overall PMI program structure, roadmap and execution 

• Establish and run program governance, forums and escalation mechanisms 

• Ensure alignment across business, IT, technology and support functions 

• Act as primary interface between workstreams and executive sponsors 

Program Planning & Execution 

• Translate strategic integration goals into a single integrated master plan 

• Coordinate all PMI workstreams (Business, IT, Network, Finance, HR, Legal, TSA, Change) 

• Manage interdependencies, critical path and sequencing 

• Drive decision-making and issue resolution 

Value & Financial Management 

• Track integration costs, synergies and benefits realization 

• Ensure alignment with approved business case and targets 

• Support re-forecasting and executive decision-making 

Risk, Issue & Change Management 

• Own the program-level RAID log 

• Proactively identify and mitigate integration risks 

• Manage scope changes and their impact on timeline, cost and value 

Stakeholder & Communication Management 

• Report program status to IMO Officer / Head of Growth & Project HUB 

• Prepare executive and board-level reporting 

• Ensure transparency and confidence across stakeholders 

Transition to BAU 

• Oversee stabilization and controlled handover to operations 

• Ensure formal program close-out and lessons learned

Key Deliverables 

• PMI Master Plan & Roadmap 

• Day-1 / Day-100 readiness and execution reports 

• Program RAID and dependency management 

• Synergy and value realization tracking 

• TSA management and exit plans 

• Executive and board reporting packs

What we expect from you?

• 10+ years of experience in program or transformation management 

• Proven leadership of large-scale integration or transformation programs 

• Strong understanding of IT, technology and operational dependencies 

• Experience in telco, technology or infrastructure-heavy environments preferred 

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills 

• Strong financial and business case orientation

What we offer you?

• Base monthly salary starting at € 5000 gross

• On top of that, annual bonuses of up to 20 %

• Your final salary is not set in stone – we’d be happy to discuss it with you in person

And there is more:

• A picture is worth a thousand words. See what our vibe is really like – straight from the source:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH5bdpw7bd4

• No formalities, no fuss - We communicate openly, call each other by first names. When we say we’re friendly, we really mean it. You'll feel it yourself once you become part of our culture – one we’re genuinely proud of.

• We support your passions - Whether it’s flexible working hours, modern and comfortable office space, or community projects – cyclists, runners, walkers, yogis, scooter riders, parents, volunteers, gardeners, amateur bakers, influencers, bloggers... you'll find your people here.

• We care about your well-being - That’s why we organize plenty of mental health initiatives to make sure you feel good not just at work, but also outside of it.

• O2 Holidays - sometimes we all give more than 100%, so we offer extra time off as a thank you.

• If you're sick, stay home. Take care of yourself and your teammates – and yes, we’ll cover your sick leave.

• We provide meal allowances, even for the days you’re not at work.

Let us know about you

It all starts with your click. You fill out the form, upload your CV – and we’re good to go.

If we’re a match, we’ll give you a call. We’d love to get to know you a bit better, answer your initial questions, and align our expectations.

What’s next? We’ll invite you to an in-person meeting. We want you to experience the atmosphere firsthand – meet the team, feel the energy and the pace. Because a new job is a two-way decision. We’re choosing you, but it’s just as important that you choose us.

In the end, it should be a clear “yes” on both sides. 💙

About O2

A few lines online can hardly capture what it really feels like to work here. You have to experience it. But to give you a better idea, here are a few things that might catch your interest.

We have the most satisfied customers

It may not seem obvious, but this is closely connected to how satisfied our employees are. They’re the ones who pass that satisfaction on to our customers. And over time, many of those customers actually become our new colleagues.

Spirit O2

Being fair isn’t just a phrase for us – it’s in our DNA. Since the very beginning of our company, fairness has been part of our products, our communication, and our relationships.

Fair Foundation

There are important social issues that matter to us, and we hope they’ll matter to you too. That’s why we established the Fair Foundation – to give you the opportunity to support these causes and help change society for the better.