Program Director, Federal Modern Payroll Digitization Program | Programmleitung (m/w/d) Digitalisierungsprogramm moderne Personalabrechnung des Bundes

Job Summary

As the Program Director for the Federal Modern Payroll Digitization Program at the Federal Office of Administration (BVA), you will lead a critical transformation initiative within a large-scale government environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include steering the program's core team, managing strategic and operational objectives, overseeing external service providers, and ensuring robust risk and budget management. You will act as the primary liaison for stakeholders and the steering committee, driving the transition toward a data-oriented, agile, and innovative organizational structure. This role is unique as it places you at the heart of modernizing essential federal administrative services, requiring a balance of high-level strategic planning and hands-on leadership of complex, matrix-structured projects. The position demands a seasoned leader capable of navigating political and strategic considerations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and diversity. You will work across multiple locations, requiring a high degree of mobility and the ability to lead distributed teams effectively.