European Technical Program Manager postings fall 23% as hiring cools from its October peak
New postings dropped 23% over the past 30 days, and the weekly pace is now 20% below its early October high.
is what the typical role asks for. 19% ask for 10 years or more.
57% of open roles state years72 new roles in the last 30 days, against 94 the 30 days before, at the same companies.
Companies read for 60 days or moreat 131 companies hiring in Europe.
Issue of 2 November 2026This week's read
184 open Technical Program Manager roles are posted across Europe this week, spread over 131 companies. New postings are down 23% in the last 30 days. The weekly pace has also eased, down 20% from its peak week in early October.
Most roles ask for a lot of experience. The typical minimum is 6 years, and 19% ask for 10 or more years. A typical posting stays open for 28 days before it is filled or pulled.
Only 5% of roles are remote, so expect to be based near an office. Just 5% of postings list pay, too few to say what this market typically pays.
AI and machine learning is the most asked for technology, named in 23% of postings. PMP is the most common certification request, showing up in 18% of listings.
Capgemini and Careers.Indragroup.Com have the most open roles right now, tied at the top of the employer list. Together, the top 8 employers hold just 24% of all open roles, so hiring is spread across many companies rather than concentrated in a few.
What this means for you
Three things you can act on this week
- Apply early, don't wait
Roles stay open a median of 28 days and new postings fell 23% in the last month. When you see a fit, move quickly rather than waiting to see more listings appear.
- Expect a high experience bar
The typical posting asks for at least 6 years of experience, and 19% want 10 or more. Lead with your most senior, most relevant program work.
- Don't count on remote work
Only 5% of open roles are remote. Plan your search around being based near an office rather than expecting a fully remote option.
Momentum
New TPM roles each week
Last 30 days: 72 new roles, against 94 the 30 days before (-23%). Each week counts the same companies, and a role counts as new only in the week it was posted, so a careers site we start reading never shows up as growth.
See the numbers
| Week starting | New roles |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep | 24 |
| 14 Sep | 20 |
| 21 Sep | 19 |
| 28 Sep | 21 |
| 5 Oct | 25 |
| 12 Oct | 14 |
| 19 Oct | 15 |
| 26 Oct | 20 |
Who is hiring
The companies with the most open TPM roles
131 companies are hiring. The top eight hold 24% of the open roles.
| Company | Open roles | Change in new roles |
|---|---|---|
| Capgemini | 8 | |
| Careers.Indragroup.Com | 8 | |
| Alstom | 7 | |
| Amazon | 5 | |
| Roche | 5 | |
| Groupelrtechnologies | 4 | |
| Thermo Fisher | 4 | |
| Deutsche Bank | 3 |
Change compares new roles in the last 30 days with the 30 days before, shown where a company posted 25 or more in the earlier 30 days. Staffing agencies are left out. A company name links to its Ashney company page where there is one.
What they ask for
The technology TPM roles ask for most
Ask Rate is the share of roles that name a skill, from 176 postings read in full. Ways of working (methods such as Agile, tools such as Jira) are listed apart; office tools and soft skills are left out.
Ways of working
Industries named most: Manufacturing 6%, Telecommunications 6%, Aerospace 5%. Certifications named: PMP 18%, PRINCE2 7%, PgMP 6%. 5% of open roles say they are remote.
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