Project Manager Porto

Overview

Role: Manage projects according to defined methodology, scope and process (plan, control, assess, report, close). Define the project team organization. Identify and monitor risk factors in the project and manage project risks. Coordinate the project team communication with the customer (report status and updates). Coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects according to defined methodology, scope and process (plan, control, assess, report, close).
• Define the project team organization.
• Identify and monitor risk factors in the project and manage project risks.
• Coordinate the project team communication with the customer (report status and updates).
• Coach and develop team members.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT or similar area;
• A project management Certification (PMI, CAP, Agile, Scrum, etc. ) will be valued;
• 5+ experience of project management at a senior level directly managing technical teams;
• Experience of software development lifecycle & business change projects;
• Planning, execution & delivery of high complex projects, focus on organization that works as a Software Factory and managing/leading the team assigned to those projects;
• Manage multiple projects in a
  - paced, technical environment, adhering to best practice Project Management methodologies and techniques;
• Plan and coordinate national and international projects and services, ensuring the financial and operational control of projects;
• Considerable experience with Project Management Software Tools;
• Experience in the financial sector / banking will be highly valued;
• Able to present & discuss a commercial proposal;
• Be open minded and excited to learn new things;
• Capable of constructively challenging the status quo, a way of working or a requirement in order to improve overall value;
• Availability to manage projects in a broad range of time zones;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent English skills – spoken and written;
• Availability to travel outside the country;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to take the initiative;
• Strong
  - solving and negotiation skills;
• Sense of responsibility;
• Pro-activity and dynamism.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a challenging environment with dynamic teams and innovative projects;
• Integration in a solid company;
• Constant training that includes the development of skills;
• A fair system with competitive rewards, compatible to your knowledge.