Role: IT Project ManagerLocation: Lisbon, PortugalHybrid- 3 days from OfficeJob Type: ContractDomains - Enterprise IT systems in HR, Legal and Compliance, LearningKey ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership: Lead and manage multiple related projects to achieve strategic business goals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and resource optimization.Strategic Planning: Define program roadmap, success metrics, and milestones.
Develop and manage business cases, program charters, and execution plans.Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior executives, business sponsors, and cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication, alignment, and accountability throughout the program lifecycle.Governance & Reporting: Establish and oversee governance structures, status reporting, and performance dashboards to track progress, risks, and dependencies.Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, issues, and interdependencies early; develop and execute mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery.Budget & Resource Management: Manage program budgets, resource allocations, and vendor relationships to achieve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement best practices, and promote a culture of excellence in program delivery and execution.Team Leadership: Mentor project managers and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.Qualifications & SkillsEducation: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.Experience: ***** years of total experience with at least 8–10 years in program or project management leadership roles.Certifications: PMP / PgMP / PRINCE2 / Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred).
Technical Skills:Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, etc.)Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.Strong understanding of SDLC, product development, or digital transformation (depending on industry).
Soft Skills:Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Proven leadership and conflict resolution abilities.Strategic mindset with attention to detail.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)On-time and within-budget delivery of program objectivesStakeholder satisfaction and business impactEfficiency in resource utilization and risk managementImprovement in delivery maturity and governance metricsPreferred BackgroundsExperience in Healthcare DomainHands-on exposure to enterprise-level digital or transformation initiativesExperience managing distributed or global teams