IT Project Manager (Information Systems)
Inetum Lisbon, Portugal · €38K–€41K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The IT Project Manager acts as a bridge between business operational needs and technical teams to deliver technology initiatives. They oversee the full Information Systems lifecycle, managing project constraints, risks, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience in managing Information Systems and digital transformation projects with a strong understanding of SDLC. Proficiency in project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, along with tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project, is required.
Full description
Company Description
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
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.
Qualifications
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
- Compensation: EUR 3200 - EUR 3400 - monthly
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