Senior IT Project Manager

COFCO International; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational food and beverage company is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to drive AI and digital transformation initiatives. This role requires overseeing transformational projects, ensuring quality delivery, and coaching project managers. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and PMP certification with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a complex international environment. Strong communication skills and a passion for emerging technologies are essential. The position offers a full-time engagement based in Barcelona.

Formación

• 5+ years’ experience delivering transformational projects, including AI and digital transformation programs.
• Experience in multinational environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of ethical AI practices and data governance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead AI and digital transformation programs, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Coach and mentor a small team of project managers.
• Control scope, schedule, and budget while delivering solutions.

Conocimientos

Project management

AI understanding

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, IT, or related field

PMP certification or equivalent

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Job purpose

As a Senior Project Manager – Data, AI & Digital Transformation Lead, you will spearhead initiatives that drive data modernization, AI adoption, and enterprise-wide digital transformation. Acting as a trusted partner to the business, you will be accountable for delivering measurable business value and identifying opportunities to leverage AI‑driven insights and digital technologies to accelerate innovation and efficiency.

You will combine expertise in business analysis and technical project oversight to lead interdependent programs—spanning data lakes, business intelligence, AI platforms, and digital transformation roadmaps—to successful go‑live, ensuring quality standards and tangible business benefits. You will champion the integration of AI and automation into core processes, foster a culture of digital‑first thinking, and enable the organization to adapt to emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and digital transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy and measurable outcomes;
• Drive project initiation and planning activities, establishing a strong foundation for execution;
• Coach and mentor a small team of project managers to achieve program goals collaboratively;
• Develop clear objectives and prioritize projects that maximize data, AI, and digital value creation;
• Monitor milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely and quality delivery;
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to secure alignment and informed decision‑making;
• Control scope, schedule, and budget while delivering AI‑enabled and digitally transformative solutions;
• Perform risk assessments, including those related to AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital change management, and develop mitigation plans;
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and governance standards;
• Coordinate across teams to remove bottlenecks and accelerate the delivery of data, AI, and digital initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering transformational projects, including AI, data modernization, and digital transformation programs.
• Proven track record in managing projects in complex, multinational environments.
• Experience in commodity companies preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, digital transformation frameworks, data governance, and ethical AI practices.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making mindset.
• Ability to manage diverse profiles and convert interactions into actionable contributions.
• Outstanding communication skills tailored to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Organizational excellence and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams toward AI‑driven and digital‑first innovation.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for emerging technologies.
• Resilience, self‑learning, and empathy.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and International Trade and Development