Technical Project Manager (Madrid - Hybrid)

Montarelo Recruiting; Tres Cantos; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A growing tech startup is looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead projects in their global operations in Madrid. The successful candidate will translate strategic visions into actionable projects, oversee execution, and align methodologies with global standards. With a strong focus on collaboration across technical and business teams, this role emphasizes communication and leadership. The employee will benefit from a hybrid work model and work with senior leadership to enhance project outcomes. Spanish and English proficiency is required.

Servicios

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary based on experience

Formación

• More than 5 years of hands-on experience in Project Management.
• Experience with CIOs, PMOs, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication in both Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate strategic projects and manage project execution.
• Align project methodologies with global PMO standards.
• Manage the IT project portfolio for resource allocation.

Conocimientos

Project management within multinational environments

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Agile mindset

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Herramientas

MS Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Descripción del empleo

The company

Our customer is a technology‑based startup with solid funding that is currently undergoing expansion. They will hire the selected candidate as an internal, permanent employee based in Madrid to provide services to their global organization.

Description of the position

We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager for their global operations in Madrid. He/she will join the CIO Office, acting as a strategic connector between IT, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

As a Project Manager, he/she will be responsible for coordinating strategic projects, ensuring alignment across technical domains, and establishing portfolio management standards.

He/she will work closely with senior leadership, engineering, IT, and PMO teams to provide visibility, consistency, and execution across initiatives. And also will be responsible for leading and coordinating some projects within the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Translate strategic vision into actionable projects and oversee their execution.
• Align project methodologies, reporting, and governance with global PMO standards.
• Define and uphold project management standards across IT initiatives.
• Manage the IT project portfolio, including planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress, risks, and performance across projects.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication among stakeholders and teams.
• Deliver projects as part of the project delivery team.
• Provide tools, guidance, and support to improve project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Promote continuous improvement and a culture of transparency and accountability.

Working Experience

More than 5 years of hands‑on experience in Project Management or a similar role.

Tech skills (required)

• Proven experience in project management within multinational environments.
• Experience working closely with CIOs, PMOs, and cross‑functional technical teams.
• Knowledge of project governance frameworks and portfolio management tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, agile startup environment.

Tech skills (preferred)

• Experience in startups or scale‑ups, especially in tech or SaaS.
• Knowledge of MS Project, Planner, Dynamics 365, Jira, ServiceNow, and similar platforms.
• Knowledge of PMP, Prince2, and Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding IT strategy, architecture, and application of lifecycle management.

Soft skills

• Global Mindset: Experience working in a multi‑national environment or on international teams.
• Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a team‑oriented attitude.
• Communication: Clear and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Continuous Learning: Eagerness to stay updated on networking trends and emerging technologies.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's Degree or vocational training qualification in information technology, telecommunications, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications are a plus (PMP, Scrum Master…).

Languages

• Spanish: At least a medium level is required. B2 level or higher.
• English: Excellent Business English required (it is their working language). B2/C1 level.

Job conditions

• Job location: Tres Cantos (Madrid).
• Work permit: European Union nationality. Otherwise, an EU/Spain work permit is required.
• Employment type: Permanent Full Time, as an internal employee.
• Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience.
• Work from home: Hybrid working model, including the possibility of working from home (70%), but according to the specific needs that may arise from the perspective of project development, department, clients, and/or partners.

If you are interested, please apply here or send an email to [e-mail], including in the subject: ‘Technical Project Manager’, along with your English CV.