Project Manager - Information Systems

Capgemini Engineering; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and life insurance

Referral program

Training & certifications

International projects

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering, a world leader in engineering services, seeks an experienced Project Manager for Information Systems. You will connect business objectives with technical teams to deliver complex technology projects, ensuring alignment, planning, quality, and value across the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while navigating diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Information Systems project management.
• Experience with full software development lifecycle (requirements, development, testing, go-live, post-production).
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure (servers, networks, databases, cloud) and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing system integration projects; SAP ERP and satellite application integration is advantageous.
• Proficiency with project management tools: Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project; Azure DevOps valued.
• Experience with both Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business and technical teams to deliver complex technology projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage dependencies and resources.
• Identify and mitigate technical, functional, and organizational risks; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and users as the central communication point.
• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle activities from requirements to post-production support.

Skills

Project management

Information Systems

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

System integration

Cloud environments

Cybersecurity basics

Leadership

Tools

Jira

Trello

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

SAP ERP

Job description

CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities.

Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

YOUR ROLE

Joining Capgemini Engineering as a Project Manager – Information Systems, you will act as a key bridge between business areas and technical teams (development, infrastructure, and operations) ensuring the successful delivery of complex technology projects. You will bring strong technical understanding, sharp communication skills, and proven project leadership to an environment where no two challenges are the same.

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions, managing scope, planning, quality, and deliverables throughout the full project lifecycle
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, technical and functional, while managing dependencies, environment unavailability, and critical resource constraints
• Identifying and mitigating technical, functional, and organisational risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and key users, acting as the central point of communication across all project parties
• Overseeing end-to-end software development lifecycle activities, from requirements gathering and environment preparation through to go-live and post-production support

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager with a solid background in Information Systems, who thrives in technically complex environments and excels at connecting people, processes, and technology.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Information Systems project management, with a thorough understanding of full software development lifecycles including requirements, development, testing, training, go-live, and post-production
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure — including servers, networks, databases, and cloud environments — combined with a general understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Proven experience managing system integration projects, with SAP ERP and satellite application integration experience being a strong advantage
• Proficiency with project management and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Trello, with Azure DevOps knowledge being highly valued
• Experience applying both Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and traditional approaches (Waterfall), with the ability to adapt the methodology to project context and team needs

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work‑life balance
• Hybrid work
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting‑edge technologies
• Engage in exciting national and international projects
• Health and life insurance
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations
• Great office locations

Capgemini is the business transformation partner for enterprises in the age of AI. We help organizations imagine and build an intelligent, sustainable future, combining AI, technology and human ingenuity to transform how they operate, innovate and grow. With unique end-to-end capabilities spanning strategy, technology, engineering and intelligent operations, we bring together deep industry expertise and market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data to turn ambition into measurable business outcomes at scale. Supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and nearly 60 years of expertise, Capgemini is a responsible and diverse global organization of over 410,000 team members in more than 50 countries.