Senior It Project Manager – It Transformation And Infrastructure

Itds Portugal; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Itds Portugal in Porto is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead large-scale IT transformation programs, ensuring strategic delivery and alignment across complex projects. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, risk management, and scaling IT teams in Portugal.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of IT project leadership, strong delivery expertise, and certifications such as PMP or Prince2, with fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading large IT projects or programs.
• Strong background in IT delivery, infrastructure or transformation initiatives.
• Experience setting up or expanding IT teams, especially in Portugal.
• Certifications in PMP or Prince2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT transformation programs, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in project processes and methodologies.
• Facilitate effective communication across technical and business teams.
• Scope, establish, and scale IT teams, especially in Portugal, to meet evolving project needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and promote best practices in IT infrastructure and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

PM methodologies

English fluency

Job description

Drive transformative change — lead innovative IT overhauls with strategic impact!

Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will be working for our client, a dynamic leader in technology and infrastructure transformation. You will orchestrate large-scale IT initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery and strategic alignment across complex projects. This is your chance to shape the future of enterprise IT and push the boundaries of innovation.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT transformation programs, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in project processes and methodologies.
• Facilitate effective communication across technical and business teams.
• Scope, establish, and scale IT teams, especially in Portugal, to meet evolving project needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and promote best practices in IT infrastructure and delivery.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• 7+ years of experience leading large IT projects or programs.
• Proven expertise in IT delivery, infrastructure, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in setting up or expanding IT teams, particularly in Portugal.
• Excellent project management skills with relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2).
• Technical proficiency in IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Experience working in an international, multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of Dutch or Portuguese language skills.
• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies.

Language required for the role: English — fluent command.

Eligibility to work in Europe: Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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