IT Software Development Project Manager

WIA-Europe; Torrejón de Ardoz; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international organization is seeking an IT Software Development Project Manager in Madrid. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software project management and strong knowledge of web technologies and databases. Responsibilities include defining requirements, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and private medical insurance.

Servicios

Flexible work arrangements

Annual leave entitlement of 30 days

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Formación

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience including at least 2 years in software development.
• University degree of at least four years in a relevant field.
• Proficient in modern software engineering methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Define user and system requirements through stakeholder interaction.
• Architectural design of technical solutions.
• Day-to-day project execution and coordination.

Conocimientos

Software development life cycle knowledge

Proven experience on relational and non-relational databases

Experience with container-based applications

Experience in software development management

Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

API and backend service development

Time management skills

Strong drafting and communication skills in English

High sense of discretion and confidentiality

Educación

University degree in Computer Science or Informatics Systems

Herramientas

MSSQL Server

MongoDb

Angular

React

C#/.NET

Node

Rust

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION

The SatCen is seeking suitable candidates to establish a reserve list for the position of IT Software Development Project Manager. The IT Software Development Project Manager will be responsible, amongst others, for the following duties:

• The definition of user and system requirements through the interaction with relevant stakeholders;
• The architectural design of technical solutions and choice of technologies;
• The development of software solutions;
• The day-by-day execution of projects by implementing appropriate technical and coordination actions with internal and external providers;
• The preparation of documents such as project proposals / deliverables and tender specifications;
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the Head of Division.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Only applications meeting all essential selection criteria will be assessed.

Essential:

• Have a level of education, preferably in the field of Computer science and in Informatics Systems, which corresponds to completed university degree of at least four years attested by a diploma; or of at least three years attested by a diploma together with an additional year of relevant professional experience; or an amount of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, preferably in the field of Computer science and in Informatics Systems, which enables the candidate to perform the tasks of the job proficiently and is considered by SatCen as equivalent;
• Have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience including at least 2 years in software development;

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Essential:

• Good knowledge of software development life cycle and modern software engineering methodologies;
• Proven experience on relational and non-relational databases (MSSQL Server, MongoDb compulsory);
• Proven experience developing container-based applications;
• Proven experience in software development management (planning, execution, control);
• Strong understanding of web development technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React is essential;
• Proven experience in designing and implementing APIs and backend services, (C#/.NET, Node or Rust);
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and to work well under pressure or with tight deadlines;
• Strong drafting and communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, at least at the level B2;
• High sense of discretion and confidentiality, as well as strong professional and human ethics, respect, integrity, commitment and dedication.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of developing, packaging and deploying applications for Kubernetes orchestration platform;
• Knowledge of practices for developing secure applications;
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and associated tooling;
• Knowledge of remote sensing data processing and web-GIS development;
• Awareness of classified working environment procedures.

All essential and desirable criteria are evaluated so as to identify the most suitable candidates.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered eligible, candidates must satisfy all of the following eligibility criteria by the closing date for submitting applications:

• Have a level of education, preferably in the field of Computer science and in Informatics Systems, which corresponds to completed university degree of at least four years attested by a diploma; or of at least three years attested by a diploma together with an additional year of relevant professional experience; or an amount of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, preferably in the field of Computer science and in Informatics Systems, which enables the candidate to perform the tasks of the job proficiently and is considered by SatCen as equivalent;
• Be a national of one of the Member States of the Union and enjoy their full rights as citizen;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;
• Produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of English (at least level B2 ), the working language of SatCen, and of a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties;

In addition, candidates must:

• Hold a security clearance at least at the level of EU SECRET, or equivalent. In case the successful candidate is not in possession of such a clearance at the time of submitting an application, the SatCen will request it, and no appointment will be fully confirmed until the security clearance has been received by the competent national authority. In addition, and during the selection procedure, candidates will need to declare any particular circumstances which could be in conflict with the performance of their duties at SatCen.
• Be physically fit to perform their duties. Prior to the appointment the successful candidate will be medically examined to fulfil the requirement of Article 6 of the SatCen Staff Regulations;

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Successful candidate(s) may be offered a contract as a temporary staff member in accordance with the SatCen Staff Regulations, for an initial period of 4 (four) years, renewable. Successful candidate(s) who will be offered a contract of employment will, on their entry into service, be placed in grade A3, and step 1, 2 or 3 depending on the length of their relevant professional experience. The basic monthly salaries in the different grades and steps of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale are published on the SatCen’s website. In addition to the basic monthly salary, the following benefits might apply:

• Additional specific allowances (e.g. expatriation (up to 18% of the salary), household, dependent child, education, installation), depending on the individual’s family situation and the place of origin;
• Flexible work arrangements (such as part-time work, flexible working hours, teleworking, home leave) under certain conditions;
• Training and development opportunities;
• Annual leave entitlement of 30 days;
• Maternity/paternity leave and parental leave under certain conditions;
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme enabling access to worldwide medical care;
• Defined-benefit pension scheme, with right to a retirement pension accrued after 10 years of service.

The salary is subject to a community tax deducted at source and exempt of national taxation.