Business Project Manager

Axians Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Performance bonuses

Base salary + benefits

Job summary

Axians Portugal, part of the VINCI Energies brand, is seeking a Business Project Manager to join an international financial services project. You will drive transformation initiatives, design end-to-end processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value.

You will lead workshops, monitor KPIs, manage project lifecycles, ensure governance and compliance, and support change management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Business Project Management, Transformation, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar roles.
• Proven experience leading projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Experience designing, documenting, and optimizing business processes.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and use data to support business decisions.
• Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience within financial services environments is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate business transformation and process improvement initiatives;
• Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end operational processes;
• Drive continuous improvement programs aligned with business objectives;
• Establish, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational guidelines;
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to identify process enhancement opportunities;
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to assess process effectiveness and support decision-making;
• Manage projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and delivery;
• Ensure project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations are met;
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, training sessions, and working groups;
• Support change management initiatives and drive stakeholder engagement;
• Analyze operational data and business feedback to identify improvement opportunities;
• Provide guidance and expertise to operational teams regarding processes and methodologies;
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulations, and industry standards;
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring timely escalation when required;
• Support business teams in the adoption of new processes and project outcomes.

Job description

Join Axians, where innovation thrives on trust and autonomy, and where every challenge is an opportunity to create technology with impact.

Business Project Manager

We are looking for a Business Project Manager to join an international project within the financial services sector. In this role, you will be responsible for driving transformation initiatives, optimizing operational processes, and supporting the successful delivery of strategic projects. Working closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to process harmonization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong project management and business transformation experience who enjoy leading initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and delivering measurable business value in a dynamic and international environment.

What You Will Do On a Daily Basis

• Lead and coordinate business transformation and process improvement initiatives;
• Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end operational processes;
• Drive continuous improvement programs aligned with business objectives;
• Establish, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational guidelines;
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to identify process enhancement opportunities;
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to assess process effectiveness and support decision-making;
• Manage projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and delivery;
• Ensure project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations are met;
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, training sessions, and working groups;
• Support change management initiatives and drive stakeholder engagement;
• Analyze operational data and business feedback to identify improvement opportunities;
• Provide guidance and expertise to operational teams regarding processes and methodologies;
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulations, and industry standards;
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring timely escalation when required;
• Support business teams in the adoption of new processes and project outcomes.

Your Key Skills

• Project Management;
• Business Transformation;
• Process Improvement.

Your Main Qualifications

• Previous experience in Business Project Management, Transformation, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar roles;
• Proven experience leading projects and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and governance frameworks;
• Experience designing, documenting, and optimizing business processes;
• Ability to monitor KPIs and use data to support business decisions;
• Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities;
• Experience within financial services environments is considered an advantage;
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

What We Offer

Stable professional career

Working with Axians projects becomes an asset to those of us who want to offer stability through a secure career.

Prospects for career advancement

You can access training and new certifications that will further elevate your skills. The 360 evaluation from managers and peers will also allow you to evolve.

Work Life Balance

By collaborating with Axians, you will be able to reconcile work and family requirements without neglecting either area.

Attractive, Evolving Compensation

When working with Axians, you will have access to performance bonuses in addition to an attractive salary pack (base salary + benefits). You are also entitled to health insurance and an employee assistance program for you and your family (Psychological, Legal, Psychosocial, and Financial support).

Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach, we combine technology, innovation, and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.

Join Axians

At Axians, we believe that talent does not fit a single profile. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. If you have a disability or impairment, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Whenever needed, we provide reasonable accommodations so that you can participate on an equal basis. If you require any accommodation, please let us know by contacting us at [e-mail].