IT Project Manager

Euroclear; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Euroclear Kraków is seeking a motivated IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of strategic IT initiatives within the GBS division. You will manage scope, timeline and budgets while aligning with business goals, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires experience in IT project management across software, infrastructure or data management, strong cost and risk management, and proficiency in Agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IT projects end-to-end in finance or similar industries.
• Strong cost, risk and resource management capabilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated systems thinking and change management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Comfortable with Agile delivery and certification knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Pivot tables, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic IT initiatives within scope, time and budget.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships across IT and business units.
• Define deliverables, monitor progress and ensure quality.
• Ensure on-time project delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate large-scale activities across squads, IT and business divisions.
• Report progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Enforce Agile practices and policy compliance; manage risk, issues and changes.

Skills

IT project management

Cost management

Risk assessment

Resource planning

Stakeholder engagement

Systems thinking

Change management

Servant leadership

Negotiation

Agile frameworks

Advanced MS Office 365

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMI certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Oracle Boards

Job description

Your career opportunity

Join our Group Business Solutions (GBS) division, where we design and sustain IT solutions for financial market securities. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team in a fast-evolving environment, shaping the future of financial technology.

Ready to make an impact?

We’re seeking a motivated and goal-oriented IT Project Manager who will lead end‑to‑end delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring they’re delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with business goals.

Your Day-to-day Mission

• Lead project-level planning, covering resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies, with effective issue and change control.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across all organisational levels.
• Define and assign deliverables, monitoring progress and quality across the project team.
• Ensure on‑time delivery of projects, within budget and expected quality standards.
• Lead large-scale, highly complex activities across squads, IT, and business divisions to achieve strategic objectives.
• Report progress clearly and regularly to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Take proactive measures to ensure project compliance with internal policies and Agile delivery practices.
• Drive risk, issue, and change control processes ensuring smooth transition and timely resolution.

What you need to have to succeed in this role:

• Solid experience in (software / infrastructure / data management) IT project management.
• Solid experience in cost management, risk assessment, and resource planning.
• Technical expertise and experience in financial industry.
• Proven ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including IT and business teams.
• Apply systems thinking to assess interdependencies across teams, processes, and deliverables to ensure cohesive and scalable execution.
• Ability to implement change, resolve issues, and lead with a servant‑leadership mindset.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• A high degree of adaptability to navigate changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Advanced level Microsoft Office 365, (pivot tables, SharePoint collaboration, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in effective collaboration with outsourcing partners & offshoring.
• Proficient inAsset servicing (including tax and ref data) / Settlement; Collateral / Funds/ Banking business processes with a strong understanding of SWIFT messaging protocols and standards.
• Certifications (e.g., PRINCE 2, PMI).
• Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and Oracle Boards.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you meet most of the requirements and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working.

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future: Our mission and values - Euroclear