IT Project Manager/IT Cost Controller

HSPI S.p.A.; Bologna; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Training and certifications

International environment

Permanent contract

Job summary

HSPI S.p.A., a leading management consulting firm, is hiring a Senior PMO based in Bologna to support an insurance sector client with area governance and financial management activities.

The role involves planning coordination, budget monitoring, reporting, on-site interactions about 60% of the time, and supporting invoicing and cost reporting. Candidates should have senior PMO experience, budgeting skills, strong Excel, and fluent English; a hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Senior-level PMO/Project Management experience, preferably in consulting with end clients.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently with a structured, holistic approach.
• Excellent command of English.
• Willingness to work on client premises about 60% of the time (≈3 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Independently support planning and operational coordination of the area and oversee projects.
• Maintain and monitor planning tools, including Gantt charts and milestones.
• Prepare periodic reporting and documentation for the client.
• Manage on-site interactions with the client’s contacts and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, risks, and interdependencies across the area.
• Oversee Financial Management activities, including budgets and actuals vs forecasts.
• Prepare financial reporting and support invoicing and cost reporting processes.

Skills

Senior PMO

PMO expertise

Budgeting

Cost control

Excel

English proficiency

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

GitLab

ServiceNow

Job description

HSPI S.p.A., a leading management consulting firm specializing in IT Governance services and part of the TXT Group, is looking to strengthen its team at its Bologna office by hiring a Senior PMO.

The successful candidate will be operationally based at a major client in the Insurance sector, supporting an area governance assignment with direct responsibility for Financial Management activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Independently support the planning and operational coordination of the area, overseeing the various projects within its scope;
• Maintain and monitor planning tools, including Gantt charts, milestones and activity plans;
• Prepare periodic reporting and documentation to support the client;
• Manage daily interactions with the client's contacts and stakeholders, including on-site activities;
• Monitor project progress, activities and deadlines across the area, proactively identifying and reporting risks and interdependencies;
• Operationally manage Financial Management activities, including the update and monitoring of area and project budgets;
• Prepare financial reporting, monitor actuals against forecasts and identify any variances;
• Support invoicing and cost reporting processes towards the client.

Required Technical Skills

• Solid and proven senior-level experience in PMO/Project Management roles, preferably gained in consulting environments working directly with end clients;
• Good knowledge of budgeting and cost control principles;
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel;
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a structured and holistic approach to activities;
• Excellent command of the English language;
• Availability to work at the client's premises for at least 60% of the working time (approximately 3 days per week), with a strong ability to integrate into established teams.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Jira;
• Knowledge of GitLab;
• Knowledge of ServiceNow.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organizational autonomy, a strong team-oriented approach and a clear focus on achieving results.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field, such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related disciplines.

Why choose HSPI:

• Hybrid working model;
• Personalized training plans, including the achievement of internationally recognized certifications and continuous learning of the main industry best practices (e.g., ITIL, PRINCE2, COBIT, ISO 27001);
• Opportunity to exchange knowledge, models and skills with experienced professionals in the field, within an active and stimulating environment;
• Opportunity to work in an international, young and dynamic context;
• Direct interaction with company management and end customers;
• Permanent employment contract under the Italian Commerce Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Commercio), with a gross annual salary (RAL) ranging from €30,000 to €37,000.

Position open to all applicants regardless of gender, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198/2006.

The company promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in all its forms.

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