Senior PM (French) – CBDC Tech Projects, Barcelona

Giesecke+Devrient; Sant Joan Despí; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Private medical insurance

Flexible work time

Canteen

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient in Barcelona is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (French-speaking) to lead complex technology projects for central banks and public sector clients. You will own end-to-end delivery, from requirements through implementation and handover, in a highly regulated, international environment.

The role is hybrid (2 days in the Barcelona office and 3 days remote) with travel to clients as needed, offering growth opportunities within the Professional Services team and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing complex IT projects for customers.
• Experience translating requirements into reliable effort estimates and realistic implementation plans.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong multicultural awareness and experience working in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT and technology implementation projects within CBDC ecosystem, including backend apps, mobile apps, digital wallets, smart cards, and integration components.
• Manage project governance, status reporting, escalation, decision tracking and stakeholder coordination.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and change requests across short-term and multi-year programmes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, partners, and subcontractors in a multinational environment.
• Contribute to tenders and proposals with Business Development and Technical teams.
• Support pre-sales activities by explaining capabilities and solutions to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

French language

English language

Education

PMP or Prince2 certification

Job description

Giesecke+Devrient in Barcelona is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (French-speaking) to lead complex technology projects for central banks and public sector clients. You will own end-to-end delivery, from requirements through implementation and handover, in a highly regulated, international environment.

The role is hybrid (2 days in the Barcelona office and 3 days remote) with travel to clients as needed, offering growth opportunities within the Professional Services team and