Project Manager (EU public)

At least 5 years of IT professional experience

3 years of experience as a Project Manager

Master’s degree

Professional Certifications: PRINCE2 Practitioner or Project Management Professional (PMP) or PM Agile

Minimum English language skills at the Level C1

Proven experience in managing at least one medium to large-scale ICT project in the role of a Project Manager

Practical experience in applying established project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2, PMP, PM Agile or equivalent

Knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile project management approaches, such as Scrum or Kanban

Solid understanding of information technologies and their application in meeting business needs and objectives

Up-to-date knowledge of modern technologies and industry trends, especially those relevant to the project scope and specific contracts

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments, quickly adapt to change, seek continuous improvement, and take initiative

Strong analytical thinking and the ability to identify, assess, and solve problems within a project context

Demonstrated leadership skills, including team motivation, decision-making, and guiding teams toward project goals

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, management, and external suppliers

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in organizing and providing support for programmes and portfolios, including coordination, reporting, and governance activities

Solid knowledge and/or practical experience in the areas of: Data Privacy, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Information Security Risk Assessment, specifically relevant to the context of EU Institutions

Proven knowledge and experience in organizing and providing support for portfolios or programmes, including the coordination of activities, reporting, resource alignment, and stakeholder communication

Takes full ownership of the project from start to finish, guiding it through every stage and within its defined scope

Sets up and keeps project controls in place so that milestones are hit, deliverables land on time and within scope, and business goals are reached

Guards and oversees the quality of everything the project delivers

Spots, follows, monitors, and reports on project issues, scope changes, risks, and deviations that may come up while the project runs

Serves as the link between the Project Board and other key stakeholders to keep everyone aligned and informed

Hands out and tracks tasks, approves work packages, balances team priorities and workload, and keeps project team members motivated

Plans and steers the project deliverables and the processes that go with them

Keeps communication flowing smoothly within the project team and with external stakeholders

Creates project management artifacts such as plans, logs, and schedules, and spells out the responsibilities of everyone involved

Writes and presents oral and written technical reports and project presentations