Senior Project Manager

Avenga Germany GmbH; Kraków; On-site; PLN 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee the full project lifecycle, from initiation to operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IS Project Management, strong communication skills, and a background in contract lifecycle management. This role offers an opportunity to manage complex projects while ensuring alignment between business needs and technical delivery.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in IS Project Management delivering complex projects.
• Experience of at least 2 years in IT application implementation.
• Strong motivation and interest in developing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to operations.
• Act as the primary client interface ensuring clear communication.
• Identify and manage project risks and dependencies proactively.

Skills

IS Project Management

Contract lifecycle management

Vendor assessment and selection

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Fluent spoken and written English

Education

PMP or Prince 2, Agile ITIL Scrum Master Certification

Job description

This is us

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and UI design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is you

• At least 5 years experience of IS Project Management delivering complex projects on global scale
• At least 2 years experience of purchasing or contract lifecycle management IT application implementation
• Experience of leading RFx (RFI, RFP, leading vendor assessment and selection, offer preparations and comparisons etc.)
• PMP or Prince 2, Agile ITIL Scrum Master Certification
• Strong documentation, communication, facilitation and consensus building skills
• Motivated self‑starter, with a keen interest in developing and implementing the best practice, creative solutions to the business
• Fluent spoken and written English

This is your role

• Managing the full project lifecycle - from initiation, scoping, and planning through execution, testing, and transition to operations, including coordination of planned maintenance windows and change management activities to minimize disruption to production services
• Acting as the primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and alignment between business requirements and technical delivery
• Translating complex technical details into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders
• Coordinating cross-functional internal teams (system administrators, network, storage, and security engineers) and external vendors
• Preparing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, and reports
• Facilitating regular client meetings, steering committees, and progress updates
• Identifying and managing project risks, dependencies, and escalations proactively
• Coordinating implementation of scheduled changes during maintenance windows (nonstandard working hours)

At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.