Director Of Strategic Programs (SaaS)

TL;DR

Director Of Strategic Programs (SaaS): Driving company-wide value creation initiatives and operational discipline for a scaling global software firm with an accent on financial impact, long-range strategy, and M&A integration. Focus on embedding AI-driven performance, managing board-level KPIs, and translating complex strategic plans into measurable execution roadmaps.

Location: Must be based in or able to travel to Delft, Netherlands, for bi-weekly in-person presence; remote candidates based in Europe will be considered.

Company

A fast-growing, profitable SaaS organization providing user-friendly service management software with a strong culture of collaboration and customer value.

What you will do

• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives to support the company-wide Value Creation Plan.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to define KPIs and ensure rigorous execution against growth targets.
• Own end-to-end program management from scoping and design through to global scaling.
• Identify and implement agentic AI solutions to enhance internal process efficiency.
• Drive Corporate Development workstreams including due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Serve as a strategic partner for investment prioritization, resource allocation, and trade-offs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, or private equity portfolio operations (3-6 years).
• Strong background in SaaS or high-growth B2B technology companies.
• Direct experience with board reporting and investor-facing environments.
• Ability to travel to Delft, Netherlands, on a bi-weekly basis for in-person collaboration.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in harnessing AI tools for business impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Role defining the next decade of growth for a profitable international company.
• 10% of working time and a dedicated budget for personal development.
• Paid parental leave program (9 weeks at 100% + 17 weeks at 50% salary).
• Direct visibility and impact with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Strong company culture built on transparency, ownership, and collaboration.
• Structured time for volunteering activities during working hours.

Hiring process

• Screening call and cultural fit interview.
• Strategic role discussion and assessment.
• Interview with private equity partners (CVC).
• Final on-site presentation in Delft.