As Head of Strategic Programs, you steer Odido’s most complex, high-impact initiatives from ambition to execution, bringing structure where complexity lives. You connect strategy, people and delivery — ensuring that change lands in a way teams can actually own, scale and sustain.

Dit ga jij doen

At Odido, we’re on a mission to become the most customer-driven telco in the Netherlands. And that ambition lives or dies with how well we translate strategy into real change.

As Head of Strategic Programs, part of our MT and reporting to the CIO, you operate at the heart of our transformation agenda. You connect long-term strategy to execution, guide complex IT transformation programs, and ensure that change actually lands, in the organization, with our people, and ultimately with our customers.

You are not a distant portfolio owner. You are a calm, human leader who brings structure where things are complex, clarity where priorities compete, and confidence where pressure is high. You lead with empathy and credibility, knowing that real progress happens when people feel safe, heard, and focused.

This is what you will do

You lead Odido’s IT Transformation Portfolio, consisting of around ten major strategic programs with a combined financial responsibility of approximately €14 million. These programs directly support our three-year strategy and have visible impact across the business.

You work closely with the CIO, Executive Committee members, and senior leaders across Odido to define transformation roadmaps, success metrics, and decision frameworks. You translate strategic priorities into actionable, realistic plans, integrating dependencies, risks, milestones and ownership across IT, business and operations.

Governance is not a checkbox for you. You create clarity around scope, benefits, risks and accountability, and you ensure that decisions are taken consciously and at the right level. You provide transparent reporting to ExCo and Supervisory Board, not just on progress, but on impact.

Change matters to you. You actively drive organizational readiness, adoption of new operating models, systems and processes, and you understand that transformation only succeeds when people are brought along. In doing so, you indirectly lead and influence hundreds of colleagues across cross-functional, multi-national and virtual teams,  internal and external.

Every day is different. You balance strategic depth with executional realism, financial control with human leadership, and long-term ambition with short-term delivery.

At Odido, we believe in people. We personally review every application. No keyword filters, no automated decisions.
That’s why we ask you to briefly share why this role at Odido fits your experience and ambition. If it’s a match, we’ll notice. Keep your motivation letter short, human and real. We do not hire your AI.

Together we are

We are Odido, the new provider of mobile, fiber optic and TV. And with almost 2,000 colleagues, we show that telecom can be improved. Because technology is for everyone. Wherever you come from, wherever you go. With Odido everyone participates in the digital world. That is our ambition. Everyone at Odido helps to build a brand that is human, optimistic and progressive.  

Is that really something for you? Then we might fit well together. 

This is what we stand for

Our name - you can also read it from back to front - consists of different shapes. Which together are one. Because that's how we look at the world around us. As a place where people, no matter how different, move forward together. We're there for each other. We always look at opportunities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment with equal opportunities for all. That sounds good of course. But we don't stop at fine words: at Odido we are a recognized Top Employer. A confirmation that we are proud of. 

What we offer.

• Good salary and variable bonus scheme;
• Hybrid working;
• A progressive pension scheme;
• 30 vacation days (if you work for us full-time) and an extra day off after Ascension Day;
• Redeemable holidays;
• An Odido subscription;
• Real growth opportunities;
• Personal annual learning budget and over 200 digital training and courses;
• Workshops, learning weeks, annual ski trip, fun outings and parties.

You bring this

Some things you cannot learn at university…

…but you bring them by nature.

You are empathic, composed, decisive when needed, and human in how you lead. You know when to listen and when to act. You don’t lead by volume or ego, but by trust, clarity and consistency. You understand that your success is defined by the success of others.

These qualities matter to us, not only in leadership roles, but at every level of Odido.

Must-haves

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree (HBO/WO) in a relevant field, or equivalent experience built through senior leadership roles.
• More than 10 years of experience in leading complex IT programs, transformations or portfolios on the enterprise scale.
• Proven experience operating at C-suite and ExCo level, able to advise, challenge and align senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, including budget ownership and benefits realization.
• Deep experience in program governance, portfolio management and structured decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional and international teams through change.
• A calm, human, non-alpha leadership style with strong communication and influencing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in telecom, infrastructure or highly regulated environments.
• Background in large-scale IT or digital transformations.
• Familiarity with change management frameworks and organizational design.

You must already live in the Netherlands (work permit required), preferably within ~30 km of The Hague, and you’ll work at least 3 days per week from our Den Haag office.

Learn every day

At Odido we learn every day. All of us. You are responsible for your own development. That is why you decide how, what and when you learn. We have more than 200 digital training courses with which you can work on professional and personal goals. We don't do old-fashioned performance reviews and assessments. You keep your manager and colleagues informed of your goals and progress. You are in control. 

Press on the button

Are you as excited about Odido as we are? Then we are probably a good match. We are looking forward to meet you! You can apply via the application button. Done in a minute!