PROJECT MANAGER (HYBRID) Lisboa

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Porto, Portugal (Hybrid – 2 per week)

Language Requirements: English C1 and Portuguese B2+

Seniority: Minimum 7 years

Sector: Bank

Instructions: Please send your CVs 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

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies to lead multiple initiatives aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and driving business excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations.
• Provide Lean and Project Management expertise to the wider team and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report progress, risks, dependencies, and issues to project or program leadership and steering committees, as appropriate.
• Offer
  - driven recommendations to support
  - making and ensure delivery milestones and benefits are achieved.
• Manage
  - scale projects, conduct workflow analyses, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with relevant teams or individuals to remove impediments and optimize processes.
• Participate in business meetings with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Promote and foster a continuous improvement mindset across teams.
• Lead the team to achieve performance targets aligned with organizational objectives.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience.
• Languages: Portuguese – B2, English – C1.
• Proven experience in Lean methodologies and project improvement initiatives; strong project management background.
• Demonstrated success in managing process improvement projects (non-technical).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability; able to work independently.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent presentation and
  - solving skills.
• Familiarity with banking operations is an advantage, though not mandatory.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel, if required.