Senior IT Programme PMO Lead

Talan – Positive Innovation

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

• Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.

• Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.

• Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

The IT Programme PMO Lead is responsible for establishing, leading, and operating a global Programme Management Office (PMO) for a complex IT TSA Exit Programme following a Joint Venture or carve-out.

This role provides centralized governance, integrated planning, delivery control, and executive-level reporting to ensure the successful and timely exit from Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), while minimizing customer and business disruption across multiple geographies.

The PMO Lead acts as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams, ensuring programme disciplines are applied consistently and that risks, dependencies, and changes are proactively managed.

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in managing complex programs and/or project portfolios on a Group or international scale.

• Based in Brazil (any particular location?)

• Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and English

• Professional certification in program management (e.g., PgMP, MSP) or project management (e.g., PMP) is highly desirable.

• Proven expertise in managing complex multi-project programs, ideally involving system integration or digital transformation.

• Proficiency with planning and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Clarity).

• Executive Leadership and the ability to influence high-level stakeholders without direct hierarchical authority.

• Strategic Vision and results-orientation, with a strong ability to think beyond individual projects.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Rigor, organization, and ability to manage ambiguity and pressure in a dynamic environment.