Senior IT Program Manager - Europe Portfolio Leader

Amadeus; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension plan

Healthcare insurance

Lunch allowance

Flexible working model

Global exposure

Job summary

Amadeus is seeking an IT Project Manager (Senior Manager) to lead a team of project managers and oversee a portfolio of strategic programs across Europe. You’ll ensure on-time, on-budget delivery in a complex, regulated environment, working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, applying Agile methodologies and PMO standards to enable growth and operational excellence. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project and program management.
• Proven experience leading teams in complex international environments.
• Expertise in project governance, PMO standards, Agile methodologies, and risk management.
• Track record of delivering large-scale strategic programs successfully.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers.
• Own a portfolio of strategic projects and programs across Europe.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Align program execution with business priorities and growth objectives.
• Drive governance, risk management, and project quality standards.
• Provide clear visibility of project progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate decision-making and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement in project management practices and tools.
• Support the successful delivery of regulatory and business-critical initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Agile methodologies

Risk management

PMO governance

People leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

PMO tools

Job description

Amadeus is seeking an IT Project Manager (Senior Manager) to lead a team of project managers and oversee a portfolio of strategic programs across Europe. You’ll ensure on-time, on-budget delivery in a complex, regulated environment, working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, applying Agile methodologies and PMO standards to enable growth and operational excellence. Fluent English is required.