Delivery Manager: Client-Focused Tech Projects Lead

Xpand IT; Lisboa, Braga; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpand IT is seeking a Delivery Manager in Lisbon to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure value delivery for clients. You will own the project lifecycle, balance business needs with team performance, and drive improvements in delivery processes.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, expertise in agile methodologies, and ability to communicate effectively with technical and business audiences. A PMP/PSM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project or service management within the technology sector (consultancy or software development).
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, ideally with a PSM certification or equivalent.
• PMP certification is a strong plus and leadership capabilities for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate releases and sprints, aligning stakeholders.
• Proactively manage budget, timeline and risks, removing blockers to execution.
• Monitor project execution with rigorous metrics (e.g., Earned Value Management).
• Be the primary client contact, ensuring transparent communication and trusted relationships.
• Support Pre-sales and contribute to evolving internal project management methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Xpand IT is seeking a Delivery Manager in Lisbon to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure value delivery for clients. You will own the project lifecycle, balance business needs with team performance, and drive improvements in delivery processes.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, expertise in agile methodologies, and ability to communicate effectively with technical and business audiences. A PMP/PSM certification is a plus.