IT Project Manager (Information Systems)

Inetum; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inetum, a European leader in digital services, seeks an experienced IT Project Manager in Lisbon to bridge business operations and technical teams. The role focuses on IS lifecycle delivery, from requirements to Go-Live, with emphasis on stakeholder management, risk control, and continuous improvement across projects.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage ERP-related integrations, and ensure governance and timely delivery of technology initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience bridging business needs with technical teams in IS projects.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope aligning business objectives with IS capabilities.
• Manage constraints: timeline, budget, resources, quality.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across business, functional and technical areas.
• Oversee IS lifecycle from requirements to Go-Live and training.
• Ensure clear communication between stakeholders and technical teams.
• Manage dependencies, bottlenecks, and resource allocation.
• Drive governance, reporting and performance monitoring.

Skills

IS/SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Cloud migration

ERP integration (SAP)

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Trello

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to act as the bridge between business operational needs and technical teams, including Software Engineers and Infrastructure Administrators. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Information Systems (IS), combining technical knowledge, project management expertise, and excellent stakeholder management skills to successfully deliver technology initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope by aligning business objectives with Information System capabilities and deliverables.
• Manage project constraints, ensuring the appropriate balance between timeline, budget, resources, and delivery quality.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and functional risks that may impact project execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across business, functional, and technical areas.
• Oversee the full Information Systems lifecycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to deployment, training, and Go-Live.
• Ensure effective communication between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Manage dependencies, technical bottlenecks, environment availability, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive project governance, reporting, and performance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices across project teams.

Profile

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of the complete Information Systems (IS) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including:
  • Requirements gathering and analysis
  • Environment preparation
  • Development
  • Testing
  • User training
  • Deployment and Go-Live
• Knowledge of:
  • Cloud migration projects
  • Database management
  • Networking fundamentals
  • Basic cybersecurity concepts
• Understanding of system integrations, particularly between ERP platforms (e.g., SAP) and business applications or functional modules.
• Advanced use of project management tools such as:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Jira
  • Trello

Project Management Methodologies

• Practical experience with Agile frameworks, including:
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Lean
• Knowledge of Waterfall project management methodology for infrastructure and ERP implementation projects requiring sequential planning and strong predictability.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language and vice versa.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities within multidisciplinary environments.
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience and adaptability when managing changing priorities, project delays, critical incidents, or scope changes.
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.

Professional Profile

• Proven experience in managing Information Systems and digital transformation projects.
• Ability to navigate both business and technical environments effectively.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery quality and business value.
• Strong analytical thinking and risk management capabilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholde

About Inetum

Inetum is a European leader in digital services, supporting organizations as they navigate continuous technological change. The company helps clients accelerate their digital transformation through a broad portfolio that includes consulting, application services, digital engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, platforms, and infrastructure services

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