Retail Consult is recruiting! The impact of technology in retail is a game changer affecting every retailer from local shops to retail giants. Working at Retail Consult means being at the center of this industry transformation. As specialists in technology solutions for retail, we provide solutions strategy, implementation, deployment, training, and support services across fashion, grocery, pharmacy, DIY, telecommunications, and electronics. Our growing team of over 300 people spans Portugal, the US, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and China, transforming the business of retailers worldwide. We are currently seeking an IT Senior Project Manager to join our growing delivery team in Porto, Portugal.BenefitsOpportunity to join a growing company with people passionate about their work in an international environment.Work with best-in-breed methodologies, tools, and techniques.Training and mentoring/talent development programs.Full salary package with perks and benefits (health insurance, mobile allowance, etc.).Career evolution.Flexible working hours.Extra days off.Wellbeing program.Partnerships with local businesses.ResponsibilitiesManage cross-functional project teams.Coordinate and control team activities, including technical implementation tasks, process re‐engineering, and organizational change activities to achieve desired results.Prepare project execution plans and ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, meet technical requirements, and achieve business objectives.Manage budget and schedule.Select, develop and leverage appropriate technical and business resources needed for successful project execution.Align the project team around the project's vision, strategy, goals, methodology, and business objectives.Manage project resources and external stakeholders such as subcontractors and service suppliers.Lead regular project reviews with external and internal stakeholders, including senior IT and business leaders.Coordinate and maintain program communications.Ensure project results are of the highest caliber, meeting technical and behavioral objectives, business case targets, and planned value.Lead and contribute to the continuous evolution of the Project Management Practice across the organization: participate in the definition and enhancement of standards, frameworks, reusable components, playbooks, and best practices for Project Management, including the effective adoption and usage of AI.Conduct periodic project reviews, identifying improvement opportunities and coaching Project Managers to drive delivery excellence.Contribute to the evolution of Project Management career paths and professional development initiatives.Identify individual upskilling opportunities and lead the implementation of the corresponding development actions.Monitor market trends and emerging practices, incorporating relevant innovations into Retail Consult's Project Management methodologies and ways of working.Support pre‐sales initiatives by contributing to proposals, delivery approaches, and optimized Project Management strategies.Develop, review, and validate white papers, guidelines, and other knowledge artifacts related to the Project Management domain.Qualifications10+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager.Experience leading functional and technical teams to deliver IT solutions.Experience leading projects as a service provider.Experience working independently in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Proficiency in English is mandatory.Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business or Finance or related field, or equivalent combination of work experience in IT Project Management plus applicable schooling/certifications.PreferredProject Management certifications.Experience managing projects in a retail context and/or experience with Oracle Retail suite of applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr