Description
Summary:
This IT Project Manager role involves leading technology initiatives, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful project delivery from planning through execution in a dynamic international environment.
Highlights:
1. Lead technology initiatives and drive digital transformation efforts
2. Coordinate multidisciplinary and international teams
3. Solve complex challenges and contribute to continuous improvement
#### **PROJECT MANAGER (HYBRID LISBON OR PORTO)**
Portuguese company hires for hybrid position
Location: Lisbon or Porto, Portugal
* ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered
Work Model: Hybrid – 2 days per week on\-site (Lisbon Expo or Porto office, depending on the candidate's location)
️ Language Requirements: Portuguese (Mandatory) \| English – B2 or higher (Mandatory)
Seniority: Senior (5\+ years)
Rate Between €2300 \- 2600 RV
* ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success
#### **About the Opportunity**
We are looking for a proactive and results\-driven **IT Project Manager** to lead technology initiatives while ensuring successful project delivery from planning through execution.
You will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, aligning technical and business stakeholders, managing project timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy driving collaboration, solving complex challenges, and contributing to digital transformation initiatives in a dynamic international environment.
#### **Key Responsibilities**
* Plan and manage IT projects, including timelines, milestones, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
* Build and maintain detailed project plans and Gantt schedules.
* Identify project dependencies, risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies.
* Coordinate technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
* Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues that may affect delivery.
* Lead project governance activities, reporting progress to key stakeholders.
* Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams.
* Prepare executive presentations and project documentation using PowerPoint.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.
* Promote accountability, ownership, and proactive problem\-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
#### **Mandatory Requirements**
**Technical Skills**
* Minimum **5 years of experience** in Project Management, preferably within IT environments.
* Experience managing technology or digital transformation projects.
* Solid knowledge and practical experience with **SAFe** and **Waterfall** methodologies.
* Experience creating and managing project plans, timelines, milestones, and Gantt charts.
* Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and stakeholder management.
* Advanced PowerPoint skills for executive\-level presentations.
* Ability to communicate effectively with international support teams in English.
* Portuguese (Mandatory).
* English – **B2 or higher** (Mandatory).
#### **Soft Skills**
* Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Analytical thinking and structured problem\-solving approach.
* Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions.
* Dynamic, organized, and results\-oriented professional.
#### **Nice to Have**
* Experience leading digital transformation initiatives.
* Exposure to Agile environments in addition to SAFe and Waterfall.
* Experience working with cross\-functional and international teams.
* Candidates with fewer years of experience but strong project management fundamentals and high growth potential will also be considered.
#### **Ideal Candidate Profile**
The ideal candidate is an organized and proactive **IT Project Manager** with solid experience coordinating technology projects and engaging both technical and business stakeholders. You are comfortable managing timelines, budgets, risks, and project governance while ensuring alignment across multiple teams. You possess excellent communication skills, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a strong sense of ownership, leadership, and continuous improvement. Experience in IT projects, digital transformation, and international environments will help you excel in this role.
#### **Does Your Profile Match This Opportunity?**
* Do you have at least **5 years of experience** managing IT projects?
* Have you worked with **SAFe** and **Waterfall** project management methodologies?
* Are you experienced in planning project timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation?
* Have you managed project risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations?
* Do you have experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical and business teams?
* Are you comfortable preparing executive presentations using **PowerPoint**?
* Can you communicate confidently in both **Portuguese** and **English (B2\+)**?
* Are you available to work in a **hybrid model**, attending the Lisbon or Porto office **2 days per week**?
* Have you participated in technology or digital transformation projects?
#### **Keywords for Your CV**
Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Project Management, Information Technology, SAFe, Waterfall, Agile, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Project Delivery, Timeline Management, Milestones, Gantt Chart, Gantt, Resource Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Team Coordination, Executive Reporting, PowerPoint, Project Governance, Change Management, Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Cross\-functional Teams, International Projects, Portuguese, English, Hybrid, Lisbon, Porto.
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