Senior Project Manager

HCL Technologies Limited; Kraków; On-site; PLN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual-first work environment

Global exposure

Learning and career development

Job summary

HCLTech in Kraków seeks a senior PMO/Program Manager to lead a global portfolio, managing multiple project managers and ensuring delivery excellence across large-scale programs. You will define methodologies, establish WoW, and collaborate with the PMO Head and executives to drive program outcomes.

Strong leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement are essential. This role emphasizes process improvement, global delivery with offshore/onsite models, and building a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Has managed Projects and Large Programs independently.
• Experience in client management, transition, transformation and migration of projects.
• Managed program budgets up to US$100 Million.
• Understanding of contracts and bid management through to SOWs.
• Able to identify areas of improvement in team thinking.
• Has led a team of project managers.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; assesses risk well.
• Experience with diverse business models and delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Sets the direction for the Projects team and builds a strong team.
• Creates, contributes to, and implements best practices.
• Develops and documents processes and procedures for the organization.
• Contributes to business growth by expanding service offerings.
• Monitors project progress, manages scope, effort, budget, and delivery.
• Owns relationship with customers and internal stakeholders, including executives.
• Drives continuous improvement in delivery and team performance.

Skills

Managed projects

Client management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

MS Project

MS Excel

Communication skills

Problem solving

Diversity management

Education

Bachelor’s in IT/Engineering/MBA

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7B

Position Overview

The position requires delivery of program of projects globally by managing a team of project managers and/or should be responsible for execution of large project of size $20 million and above, defining and developing Project Management methodologies by working closely with the PMO- Head. He/ she should be able todefine processes and create WoW for projects, looks into overall project delivery and develop relationship with external and internal stakeholders including C-level executives.He/ She would be responsible for engaging in early phase of projects and work closely with the internal as well as external customer teams on Program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Sets the direction for the entire Projects team, builds and leads a vibrant team
• Creates and manages a strong team of Project Managers
• Creates, Contributes and Implements the best practices
• Develops and lays down processes and procedure for the organization
• Contributes to business growth by expanding and enhancing current service offerings
• Awareness of and understands various Project Revenue Models
• Monitors the progress of all projects and deliverables
• Owns and is accountable for scope, effort, budget and delivery
• Drives continuous improvement in project deliveries and individual / team performance. Towards this, measures and analyzes deliveries and performance across projects and timeline.
• Contributes to annual planning of PMO and then executes it meticulously
• Is proactive and the ultimate escalation point on all matters related to all programs undertaken and team management
• Will look at Process efficiency and innovate methodology with a view to maximize value provided to the business units
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with customer / Business Units
• Viewed and perceived as a Role model and a genuine Team Player
• Managing & Reporting – Scope, Change Requests, Contractual Milestones, status to internal and external stakeholders
• Complying with PMO financial rigor and reporting- Weekly, monthly, quarterly

Experience

• Total 7 to 12 years of experience, out of which at least 2 years at a senior management level.
• Experience in managing diverse and multiple teams and complete ownership and responsibility of the team
• Hiring and retaining the best talent, performance management
• Managing aspirations of individuals
• Creating and implementing growth & development plans for the team
• Managing team motivation levels
• Resource planning and balanced resource utilization across different Projects

Mandatory Skills

• Should have managed Projects and Large Programs independently.
• Must have handled client management, transition, transformation and migration of projects
• Must have managed program budgets of up to US $ 100 Million.
• Understanding of contracts and bid management through to development of SOW’s highly desirable.
• Manages conflict constructively, can identify areas of improvement in team thinking.
• Should have been managing a team of project Managers
• Should have good analytical skills and eyes of detail, assess risk thoroughly and understands cause & effect systems.
• Knowledge and experience of working on diverse business models and team models with their pros and cons
• Hands on with MS project, MS Excel and familiarity with other Project Management Tools
• Infrastructure domain knowledge – Transition and Transformation projects,/and/or experience in delivery of technology projects like product development, implementation of tools or systems Integration projects
• Experience of Global Delivery with offshore/ onsite model.
• Understanding of the entire engagement lifecycle starting from engagement initiation, transition to steady state

Mandatory Soft Skills with level of competence, Ownership and accountability

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills written and oral
• Client relationship management
• Experience of managing large teams
• Ability to mentor and motivate
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to Manage Diversity
• Ability to resolve problems
• Proficient in Local Language

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/ Engineering/MBA or other management qualification
• Preferred PMP certified
• Preferred Extensive Project Management Training
• Proven Track record from Business Management perspective

Why Us?

• We are investing in your growth, offering learning and career development opportunities at every level to help you find your spark;
• We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life balance and real flexibility;
• Our company is extremely diverse with representation of 165 nationalities;
• We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe;
• We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees;
• We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 25 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect.

Please note that we will contact only those candidates who are selected for further consideration.