12669836 - Senior IT Project Manager (BH)

DigAI; Belo Horizonte; Hybrid; BRL 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead strategic, large-scale IT initiatives with global reach. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across diverse environments. Experience in data, AI, or digital transformation is valued.

You will work in a hybrid model based in Belo Horizonte, collaborating with business and technology teams to deliver measurable value and align with corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years in Information Technology and 10+ years as a Senior Project Manager.
• Proven experience leading global, strategic IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT projects through all phases from initiation to closure.
• Develop, monitor, and report on plans, budgets, risks, and KPIs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and align with global architecture.
• Present executive status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Negotiate priorities and manage conflicts across levels.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin / Engineering / CS / IT)

Tools

PMP (PMI) Certification

Waterfall & Agile (Scrum)

Job description

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead strategic, large-scale projects with global reach, partnering with business and technology teams from planning through delivery. You’ll help ensure projects meet their objectives for scope, schedule, budget, and quality, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across diverse environments. At Stefanini Group, you’ll be part of a collaborative, global journey focused on innovation, respect, autonomy, and partnership. Your experience in at least one of these areas—data, artificial intelligence, or digital transformation—will help create meaningful impact for our clients and their businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop and track project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and performance indicators.
• Manage project delivery to agreed timelines, scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Partner with business and technology teams to define priorities, objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Lead projects in data, artificial intelligence, or digital transformation, based on your experience.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Align local solutions with global architecture and corporate guidelines.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, blockers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present executive reports, project indicators, and status updates to leadership and global stakeholders.
• Maintain clear, structured communication between local and international teams.
• Review technical and functional requirements to ensure solutions address business needs.
• Negotiate priorities, manage conflicts, and support stakeholder decision-making.
• Apply project governance, portfolio management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Challenge existing processes and solutions to improve efficiency, optimize resources, and deliver business value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in Information Technology.
• At least 10 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, leading complex IT projects.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI.
• Proven experience managing global, strategic, cross-functional projects.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: data projects, artificial intelligence, or digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and hybrid models.
• Knowledge of governance, portfolio management, performance indicators, and results tracking.
• Experience mapping, analyzing, and reviewing processes.
• Strong planning, critical analysis, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to negotiate, manage conflicts, and influence stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with executive and global teams.
• Autonomy, organization, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in multicultural environments.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model in Belo Horizonte (BH).
• Conversational English.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or postgraduate degree in project management, technology, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in project management or Agile methodologies.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing companies.
• Experience in multinational and multicultural environments.
• Knowledge of Portuguese or French.

What We’re Looking For

You bring at least 10 years of IT experience and a strong track record leading complex, global projects. You’re a strategic and organized project leader who can align diverse stakeholders, guide multidisciplinary teams, and turn business priorities into successful outcomes.