Project Manager - EID

Hiire; Almada; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working

22 vacation days

Birthday day off

Private health insurance

Job summary

EID, a leading defence/tech company in Portugal, is seeking a Project Manager to join its team. Hiire is supporting the search and will coordinate with international clients to deliver complex systems.

You will oversee scope, timelines, costs, and risk, develop the PM plan, manage resources and budgets, and ensure quality and timely delivery across the project lifecycle, with a focus on stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in complex projects.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects within defined deadlines and budgets.
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) for effective communication with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact with the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyse project scope, timelines, and costs in detail.
• Develop and implement the project management plan.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks, maintaining a risk mitigation plan.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including subcontractors.
• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring adherence to budget.
• Plan and oversee internal orders and purchase requests.
• Record lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure deadlines are met, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Implement quality management practices to ensure high-standard delivery.

Skills

Risk management in projects

Negotiation

Planning and delivery

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

English fluency

Education

University degree in Engineering, Management, or related

Job description

Hiire is supporting a leading Portuguese technology company operating in a highly specialized and regulated sector, recruiting a Project Manager to join its team.

Company Overview

EID is a leading high-tech company based in Portugal, operating primarily in the Defence sector. With a strong track record anddeep expertise in electronics and communications, the company designs, manufactures, and supports advanced, high-performance solutions for complex and demanding environments.

Operating inhighly specialized markets, EID is driven by a continuous focus on innovation. Its growth is grounded in the ability to develop and deliver technologically advanced products tailored to meet specific customer needs.

At the core of EID’s success is its team ofhighly skilled professionals, with a strong concentration of engineers in electronics, software, and communications. Their expertise and experience play a key role in shaping the company’s capabilities and ongoing evolution.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the main point of contact with the client throughout the project lifecycle;

• Analyse project scope, timelines, and costs in detail;

• Develop and implement the project management plan;

• Identify, assess, and manage risks, maintaining a risk mitigation plan;

• Coordinate internal and external resources, including subcontractors;

• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring adherence to budget;

• Plan and oversee internal orders and purchase requests;

• Record lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle;

• Ensure deadlines are met, implementing corrective actions when necessary;

• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction;

• Implement quality management practices to ensure high-standard delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• University degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Management, or a related field;

• Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in complex projects;

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills;

• Ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects within defined deadlines and budgets;

• Practical experience with Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban);

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) for effective communication with international teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience.

• Flexible working solutions and a people-focused culture.

• 22 vacation days plus 2 additional company days.

• Day off on your birthday.

• Private health insurance.

If you’re excited about working on complex systems and contributing to innovative communication and network solutions, we’d love to hear from you.