project manager in software development

HireHi; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Booking.com is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to apply structured methodology to lead project and change management activities across the organization.

You will own the successful delivery of end-to-end project lifecycles, drive adoption of changes, engage stakeholders at multiple levels, and ensure smooth handover to Business as usual in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with project and change management methodologies.
• Strong ability to drive end-to-end project lifecycles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Nice to have PMP or Agile Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply structured methodology to lead project and change management activities.
• Own the successful delivery of the end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Lead low- and medium-complexity projects with global impact under supervision.
• Apply change management processes and tools to create adoption strategies.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with business units and corporate teams to drive strategy execution.
• Contribute to project scoping and planning with clear goals and roadmaps.
• Track and report progress and deliverables.
• Ensure project closing and handover to Business as usual.

Job description

Booking.com is a software development company that operates a global business and technology platform.

• Apply structured methodology to and lead project and change management activities;
• Own the successful delivery of the end-to-end project lifecycle;
• Lead low- and medium-complexity projects with global impact under supervision, driving them through execution, analysis, recommendation, and implementation;
• Apply change management processes and tools to create strategies supporting adoption of project or initiative changes;
• Engage and influence internal and, when required, external stakeholders;
• Work with business unit partners and corporate support teams to drive enterprise strategy execution and partner on segment or functional strategy projects;
• Contribute to project scoping and planning by documenting project goals, KPIs, roadmaps, and main deliverables;
• Track and report progress;
• Create clear planning documents with involved departments;
• Ensure project closing and correct handover to Business as usual.
• Familiarity with project and change management approaches, tools, and project lifecycle phases;
• Understanding of how people go through the change curve and change process;
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause identification skills;
• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision-making under supervision;
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within a team and with wider stakeholders;
• Ability to work effectively with and influence stakeholders up to Senior Manager level;
• Effective communication in one-to-one and small-group settings;
• Strong influencing skills in one-to-one interactions;
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations and under pressure;
• Organized, with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics;
• Nice to have: experience with large-scale organizational change efforts, knowledge of similar industries and/or business projects, PMP or Agile Project Management or equivalent certification.