Decskill, founded in 2014 as an IT Consulting Company, places paramount importance on its greatest asset: its people. Our main mission is to deliver value through knowledge and talent, and we achieve this by fostering a culture of excellence and investing in the development and well-being of our people. With over 600 dedicated professionals and offices in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, and Luxembourg, Decskill operates across three core areas:
* DECSKILL TALENT: We believe that our people are key to our success. Through Decskill Talent, we empower our team to embrace the digital transformation challenges of our clients. We collaborate with clients to drive innovation, ensuring project success and business growth
* DECSKILL BOOST: Equipping our team with the latest tools and methodologies, we optimize Time-to-Market and deliver innovative solutions exceeding client expectations.
* DECSKILL CONNECT: Our team collaborates closely with clients to implement and manage IT infrastructures that generate long-term value.
At Decskill, we believe that by nurturing and empowering our people to confront the challenges of digital transformation, we create value not only for our clients but also for our entire ecosystem, fostering a digital community dedicated to growth and progress.
🔎 We are looking for a Project Manager, in Lisbon
We are looking for an experienced Project Lead to manage cross-functional and strategic projects from initial framing through to execution and completion. The Project Lead will be responsible for ensuring that projects deliver tangible business value, are executed efficiently, and align with IT architecture, operational models, and compliance frameworks.
📌 Key Responsibilities
1. Project Framing
* Clarify the project’s objective, scope, dependencies, and major risks/issues.
* Confirm executive sponsorship and ensure there is a clear business rationale (including estimated ROI).
* Roughly size the effort needed to design and deliver the solution.
* Identify and onboard key contributors and stakeholders for the study phase.
2. Study / Design Phase
* Define and document business requirements, costs, and timelines.
* Coordinate and challenge experts to co-create effective solutions.
* Identify risks and dependencies that may impact execution.
* Build a financial case for the project (costs, projected revenues or savings).
* Design project governance (roles, responsibilities, governance bodies, stakeholder mapping).
* Build the project roadmap and secure required resources (skills, capacity, funding).
3. Execution Phase
* Drive execution according to the roadmap.
* Ensure aligned project progress and communication across all stakeholders.
* Monitor and mitigate risks, escalate issues when necessary, and adjust the roadmap accordingly.
* Track budget consumption and manage resource allocation.
* Facilitate feedback from contributors and adjust project management practices as needed.
* Prepare and lead governance meetings, produce reporting, and ensure effective communication.
4. Completion Phase
* Gather feedback from project participants.
* Identify best practices, success factors, and areas for improvement.
* Document and integrate lessons learned into the project management toolkit.
5. Strategic and Compliance Alignment
* Ensure project solutions align with:
* Enterprise IT architecture standards
* Target Operating Model (TOM) with clearly defined team mandates
* Robust internal control and compliance framework
* Simplicity, efficiency, and future adaptability (e.g., regulatory changes, business transformation)
✅ Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
* Minimum [X] years of experience in project management or leading complex initiatives.
* Proven ability to manage stakeholders across business and IT functions.
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile).
* Experience building business cases and managing project budgets.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to drive decisions in a matrixed or cross-functional environment.
🌟 Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree or certification in project management.
* Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare).
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture and operating models.
👀 If you’re interested in this job please send your CV to alexandre.cruz@decskill.pt
Decskill is committed to equality and non-discrimination with all our talents. We recruit and promote talent, based on diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality or any other form of discrimination incompatible with the dignity of the human being.