Senior IT Project Manager - Core Technology

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager who will be responsible for managing complex technology projects throughout their entire lifecycle - from planning and execution to successful closure. This role requires strong project governance, risk management, budgeting and stakeholder management skills.

Key responsibilities

• Manage technology projects end-to-end, from planning through execution to closure.
• Develop and oversee project schedules, delivery plans and dependencies.
• Manage project budgets, resources and priorities.
• Identify, monitor and proactively escalate project risks.
• Coordinate cooperation between business and technology stakeholders.
• Facilitate governance activities and approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor delivery progress and prepare clear reports for stakeholders.
• Manage organisational and technological changes in line with established processes.
• Promote a strong delivery culture and ensure predictable project execution.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in independently managing large and complex IT or technology projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects throughout their full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, planning and risk management.
• Experience in managing stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Practical experience in managing project budgets and resources.
• Ability to identify issues and proactively escalate risks.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and present clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Very good command of English, enabling effective work in an international environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in application management and application lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of BMC Helix.
• Experience with UAT, QA or software testing, including preparing test scenarios.
• Previous experience in the banking or financial sector.
• Understanding of Information Security risks in regulated organisations.
• Experience in identifying and remediating application vulnerabilities.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models.
• Knowledge of SAFe.
• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or AgilePM.

We offer

• Long-term cooperation on strategic technology projects.
• Full ownership of end-to-end project delivery.
• Work in a mature, international IT environment.
• A real impact on delivery practices and change-management processes.
• Participation in complex initiatives within a regulated environment.
• Cooperation with experienced technology and business teams.