PROJECT MANAGER / MID-LEVEL (HYBRID PORTO) Porto

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position. ? Location: Porto, Portugal. ⚠ Preferably candidates from the Porto region. ? Language Requirements: English (min C1). ? Seniority: 3 years.

⚠ 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.

About The Role

We are looking for a Project Manager (Mid-Level) to join our Shared Services Center in Porto, supporting strategic IT and digital transformation initiatives across multiple European business units. This position is ideal for professionals with a solid background in
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- end project delivery, including ERP, CRM, Data, and BI implementations. You’ll play a critical role in bridging business and IT, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and in alignment with global strategy. This is a key position within a growing international organization, offering long‑term career development and exposure to large‑scale, cross‑border transformation programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from initial studies and planning through delivery and transition to operations.
• Translate business objectives into structured project plans, aligned with global IT and corporate strategy.
• Define and manage scope, budget, timeline, and governance for strategic IT projects.
• Track execution progress through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting, ensuring visibility and accountability.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, and change impacts across complex project portfolios.
• Lead project governance, including steering committees and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee vendor and partner management, ensuring contractual compliance, performance, and quality.
• Promote change management and user adoption, supporting business teams during transformation.
• Ensure compliance with internal cybersecurity, governance, and data protection standards.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the PMO and the organization.

Technical & Professional Requirements (Mandatory)

• 3 years of project management experience in IT or digital transformation.
• Proven success leading ERP, CRM, MDM, BI, or Digital Innovation projects.
• Strong experience managing large project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Experience in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Service
  Now, or Smartsheet.
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments.
• Experience in vendor and external partner management (contracts, SLAs, performance tracking).
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Ability to travel within Europe (at least once per month).
• Fluent English (mandatory); French is a strong advantage.

Certifications (Highly Valued)

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master certifications.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and drive decisions across global teams.
• High degree of autonomy, organization, and resilience.
• Adaptability to dynamic, fast‑paced international environments.

Perks & Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.
• Meal allowance.
• Health insurance.
• Transportation allowance.
• Extra vacation days.
• Continuous professional growth and international career development opportunities.

Keywords to Include in Your CV

• Project Management
• Digital Transformation
• ERP
• CRM
• BI
• MDM
• Agile
• Waterfall
• PMO
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management
• Budget Control
• IT Governance
• Change Management
• PMP
• PRINCE2
• Jira
• MS Project
• Porto
• Hybrid