Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Our company drives change and delivers effective solutions across its organization. In this dynamic environment there is a clear need for strong project management capabilities to successfully organize and drive the most modern developments. We are currently searching for a Project Manager to join our team and to lead and coordinate new programs for our company. Our ideal candidate will have strong talent for project management and communicating with several stakeholders on a daily basis, and the position would require the candidate to develop, maintain and oversee programs across multiple streams and divisions, utilizing modern tools and ways of working.

Objectives of this role:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project initiatives that follow our organizational objectives.

• Have complete ownership of the assigned project and have comprehensive understanding its components, objectives, timelines, and stakeholders.

• Organize and maintain consistent governance with all identified stakeholder groups.

• Ensure project goals are reached, in alignment with priorities and ways of working set for our team.

• Help support our internal PM organization and collaborate with other team members

Scope of work includes, but is not limited to:

• Daily contact with key individuals to ensure consistent delivery of project needs.

• A reactive, as well as a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Organizing and leading recurrent meetings (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), as well as ad hoc calls.

• Organizing and leading steerco meetings to drive the project, provide updates, and address any issues or concerns.

• Establishing project milestones and timelines.

• Developing and maintaining project contents (documentation, project overviews, communication plan, etc.)

• Proactive monitoring and tracking of the program progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.

• Providing effective communication and ensuring collaboration across teams and stakeholders. 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Project Management Experience.

• Technical knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project.

• Finance background is an advantage.

What we offer

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

• Hybrid working model

• Competitive salary & incentive pay

• Pension and health insurance contributions

• Internal reward system and referral scheme

• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution

• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Business Support, Collaborative Communications, Detail-Oriented, Driving Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Project Documentation, Project Information Management, Project Management, Project Management Improvement, Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

08/28/2026

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