Senior Project / Delivery Manager

Xebia; Rzeszów; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT company in Rzeszów seeks an IT Project Manager experienced in managing complex projects. The role emphasizes building client partnerships and effectively leading diverse teams. Candidates must have a proven track record in project management methodologies and strong English and Polish language skills. Flexible work arrangements are offered, with a preference for local presence at least once a month.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT project management in a global company.
• Proven track record in managing both fixed-price and time & material projects.
• Experience in leading multinational teams.
• Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies and Waterfall approaches.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships.
• Plan and execute deliveries on time and within budget.
• Manage both fixed price and time & material projects.
• Adapt role as Agile/Waterfall Project Manager or Scrum Master.

Skills

IT project management experience

Managing multinational teams

Agile methodologies

Customer focus

English fluency

Polish fluency

Job description

Overview

Hello, let’s meet!

We are Xebia – a place where experts grow. For nearly two decades now, we’ve been developing digital solutions for clients from many industries and places across the globe. Among the brands we’ve worked with are UPS, McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, and many, many more.

We’re passionate about Cloud-based solutions. So much so, that we have a partnership with three of the largest Cloud providers in the business – Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We even became the first AWS Premier Consulting Partner in Poland.

Formerly we were known as PGS Software. In 2021, we joined Xebia Group – a family of interlinked companies driven by the desire to make a difference in the world of technology.

Xebia stands for innovation, talented team members, and technological excellence. Xebia means worldwide recognition, and thought leadership. This regularly provides us with the opportunity to work on global, innovative projects.

Our mission can be captured in one word: Authority. We want to be recognized as the authority in our field of expertise.

What makes us stand out? It’s the little details, like our attitude, dedication to knowledge, and the belief in people’s potential – emphasizing every team members development. Obviously, these things are not easy to present on paper – so, make sure to visit us to see it with your own eyes!

Now, we’ve talked a lot about ourselves – but we’d love to hear more about you.

Responsibilities

• building and maintaining long-term client partnerships with a deep understanding of their goals and expectations,
• planning and executing deliveries on time, within budget and to expected quality standards,
• managing both Fixed Price and Time & Material projects,
• adapting your role as Agile/Waterfall Project Manager or Scrum Master, depending on project needs,
• tracking progress against agreed timelines, proactively managing risks, and implementing corrective actions as needed,
• controlling project scope and budget, handling change requests per contractual agreements,
• building and leading successful project teams, including blended provider-client teams,
• ensuring effectiveness and transparency of work, including clear communication among team members and clients,
• upholding high standards of ethics, integrity, and quality of management,
• working from the office or remotely (however, we’d love if you visit us at least once a month).

Your profile / Requirements

• experience in IT project management within an outsourcing environment in a global company,
• proven track record in managing both Fixed Price and Time & Material projects, including large and complex initiatives delivered in multi-vendor and multi-team environments in close collaboration with the client, including C-level stakeholders,
• experience in leading multinational teams,
• practical knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, as well as traditional Waterfall project management approaches (PMP and SAFe certification will be a plus)
• flexibility in adapting working method to clients’ limitations,
• good understanding of SDLC and software engineering practices,
• work experience in a technical role (Software Developer/QA/DevOps) will be a plus,
• self-reliance, independence, ability to make decisions,
• strong sense of ownership,
• customer and team focus,
• fluent in spoken and written English and Polish.

Work from Poland and a work permit are required.

Recruitment Process

CV review – HR interview – Interview I – Interview II – Decision