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Head of Program Implementation (Hybrid / partly remote)&nbsp;CARDET is seeking a Head of Program Implementation to provide full operational leadership and portfolio accountability across the organisation’s programmes and projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered with excellence, strong financial coordination, regulatory compliance, and measurable impact.&nbsp;As a senior leadership role, the Head holds decision-making authority over implementation frameworks, resource allocation within the function, and performance management of the project team.&nbsp;The position ensures effective alignment between organisational priorities and programme implementation, translating strategic direction into structured implementation frameworks, delivery standards, and performance systems that safeguard quality, consistency, and execution excellence.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the full portfolio of EU-funded, commercial, and tender-based projects, ensuring excellence in delivery, financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and measurable impact.</li><li>Own and continuously strengthen the Project Implementation Framework, standards, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistency, scalability, and high-quality delivery across projects.</li><li>Define and monitor portfolio KPIs covering delivery, budget performance (in coordination with Finance), quality, stakeholder engagement, and impact, ensuring timely corrective action where needed..</li><li>Provide direct leadership to the Project Management &amp; Research Coordinators, setting performance expectations, allocating resources, and ensuring high standards of accountability, collaboration, and delivery. </li><li>Hold accountability for portfolio-level budget monitoring, financial compliance coordination, forecasting, and risk mitigation in alignment with EU regulations and internal controls, in close collaboration with the Finance function</li><li>Oversee quality assurance processes are consistently applied, ensuring adherence to funder and client requirements and strengthening audit readiness and compliance standards in collaboration with Finance and project teams.</li><li>Ensure strong cross-departmental coordination with Business Development, Research, Marketing/Communications, Finance, and People &amp; Culture to guarantee operational feasibility and continuity from proposal to delivery.</li><li>Identify and manage operational , financial, and delivery risks across the portfolio , escalating critical issues to the Executive Director and proposing structured mitigation actions.</li><li>Represent the organisation in partner and consortium meetings related to project implementation, delivery performance, and operational coordination.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement, digital adoption, and data-informed decision-making accross&nbsp; the implementation portfolio to enhance efficiency, quality, and impact.</li></ul>Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience<ul><li>Master’s degree in education, social sciences, digital learning, psychology, health, business,&nbsp; sustainability, or related field.</li><li>PhD is an asset.</li><li>Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.</li><li>Significant experience in EU-funded project management, demonstrating progressive responsibility in multi-partner or complex projects.</li><li>Proven experience leading multi-project portfolios.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.</li><li>Experience managing high-value and complex consortia.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of EU regulations (Erasmus+, Horizon, etc.).</li></ul>Key Skills and Attributes<ul><li>Strong leadership presence and decision-making capability.</li><li>Strategic planning and systems thinking.</li><li>Strong financial governance capability.</li><li>Risk management expertise.</li><li>High-level stakeholder management and negotiation skills.</li><li>High analytical capability and performance orientation.</li><li>Cross-functional alignment between Project Management, Research, and Finance functions (measured by reduction in delivery bottlenecks and escalation frequency).</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication (Greek &amp; English).</li></ul>&nbsp;We Offer<ul><li>Inclusive, wellbeing-oriented, and family-friendly culture</li><li>13th Salary and Provident Fund</li><li>Extended annual leave designed to promote rest and wellbeing</li><li>Fully paid maternity/paternity leave</li><li>Lifelong learning and professional development opportunities</li><li>Flexible hybrid work and shorter Fridays</li></ul> How to Apply<ul><li>Candidates are invited to complete the online application form and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter by 10th March 2026, through the following <a href="https://cardet.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=a2f56e25-7241-485e-bb13-200db9f36c09">link</a>.</li><li>Shortlisted candidates will be asked to:<ul><li>Complete a self-declaration form confirming they have not been subject to disciplinary, administrative, or criminal sanctions.</li><li>Submit two professional references and a valid clear criminal record certificate issued by the Cyprus Police at the final stage of the selection process and prior to appointment.</li><li>Submit samples of previous research or writing work upon request.</li></ul></li></ul>The position will remain open until filled. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and evaluated fairly.Due to the large number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. &nbsp;Equal Opportunities &amp; SafeguardingCARDET is an HR Award-winning, equal opportunities, and disability-confident employer of choice. The organization has been accredited with the Sound Industrial Relations 2014 Standard and is fully committed to promoting, safeguarding and preventing all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation.CARDET complies with GDPR. For more details, visit <a href="https://www.cardet.org/privacy-policy">www.cardet.org/privacy-policy</a>. For questions, contact 22 002100.

Head of Program Implementation

Head of Program Implementation

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