IT Project Manager -Waterfall

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Summary: Seeking an assertive and proactive Project Manager and Organizational Leader to manage cross-functional IT projects and lead teams with a focus on structured planning and accountability. Highlights: 1. Lead IT projects end-to-end using classical Waterfall methodologies 2. Provide organizational and disciplinary leadership to IT teams 3. Integrate AI and LLM into project management processes We are seeking a Project Manager and Organizational Leader to manage cross\-functional IT projects and teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, operational processes, and team leadership, with a focus on structured planning and accountability ***About the candidate – Successful candidate must have the following:*** * Strong Management experience * Proven Organizational Management experience * Assertive * Proactive * Expertise in Waterfall methodology **Key Responsibilities** ***\- Project Management*** * Own and lead projects and operational initiatives end\-to\-end within the Operations, Support, and IT Administration domains. * Apply classical (waterfall) project management methodologies, with clearly defined phases: conception, planning, execution, and closure. * Create and manage project baselines including detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and specification documents. * Monitor project progress rigorously using “Plan vs. Actual” analysis and proactively manage deviations. * Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. * Coordinate internal resources and third\-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects. * Implement structured change request processes for any scope, timeline, or budget adjustments post sign\-off. * Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure strict adherence to organizational processes and project standards throughout the lifecycle. ***\- Organizational Leadership*** * Provide organizational and disciplinary leadership to the operations/support/IT admin team. * Manage team capacity, roles, and performance evaluations. * Oversee team functions, ensuring consistent delivery of assigned tasks and alignment with business objectives. * Understand employees’ roles and responsibilities well enough to support, guide, and optimize performance – without requiring hands\-on technical execution. * The person will concentrate on managing the tasks and workloads, keeping the IT personnel accountable for following internal SLA’s and deadlines etc. **Process and Meeting Management** * Establish and maintain a clear and efficient meeting structure to manage team activities. * Ensure high\-quality meeting documentation, including decisions, next steps, and task allocations. * Develop and maintain central tools such as checklists, taskboards and to\-do lists to standardize and streamline team processes. **Requirements** ***Required Skills:*** Expertise in classical project management methodologies is essential, with a proven track record in: * Waterfall and Hybrid project lifecycles. * Detailed upfront planning using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and Critical Path Method (CPM). * Formal project control techniques, including baseline management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and rigorous change control processes. * Practical experience with open source project management suites (e.g., OpenProject, ProjectLibre) for creating project structure plans, detailed Gantt charts, and milestone tracking. * Confident use of collaboration tools such as enterprise wikis (e.g., DokuWiki, BookStack) for central documentation and Mattermost for structured communication. * Very good knowledge of visualizing processes and workflows with tools such as draw.io. * ***Experience with AI and LLM and integrating it into project management process.*** **Professional Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology or any similar discipline. * 5 \+ years experience in Project management, including 3 \+ years in team/organizational leadership. * Proven experience in structured project management, especially in risk\-based planning, resource allocation, and budgeting. * PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage but not required. * Proven and demonstrable expertise in the core principles of classical project management (as outlined in the PMBOK Guide) is required * Strong capabilities in upfront planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and documentation. * Familiarity with IT\-related topics is an advantage. * ***Previous software development experience ( Java ) is a Huge advantage*** **Personal Competencies:** * Excellent written communication and documentation skills. * High level of logical reasoning and structured thinking. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and concisely. * Reliable, organized, and accountable with a proactive and pragmatic leadership style. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. * Strategic thinking and a proactive mindset. * Able to motivate and push the teams to reach expected outcomes. * Comfortable presenting to executives and collaborating with other departments. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: 1\.00€ \- 2\.00€ per year Application Question(s): * Briefly describe your experience with AI and LLM and integrating it into project management process. Experience: * AI / LLM : 2 years (Required) * Project Management: 5 years (Required) * Organizational Leadership: 5 years (Required)