Senior Project Leader

About the Position

Are you ready to shape the future technological landscape in Europe?

We are dedicated to responsible digitalisation, building innovative, inclusive solutions that drive meaningful impact. With over 8,900 professionals across Europe, we help EU institutions, public and private organisations thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Are you ready to shape the future through technology? Your journey starts here. Take a look at some of our impactful projects here: Netcompany Cases

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Leader in Netcompany, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Contracting Authority, developing realistic project plans aligned with project objectives and the organisation’s overall strategy
• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery and execution of the assigned contract, ensuring compliance with agreed scope, quality, timelines and contractual requirements
• Lead and coordinate project teams, allocating resources, reviewing deliverables, supporting team development and ensuring effective day-to-day project execution
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, budgets and resource requirements, and monitor progress against agreed plans and tolerances
• Lead the design, development and implementation of software systems, including interoperability components, in line with user and business requirements
• Establish and maintain project, quality and security plans, ensuring compliance with applicable methodologies, ITSM processes and Contracting Authority procedures
• Manage project governance, reporting and stakeholder communication, including progress reporting to the Contracting Authority and coordination with eu-LISA programme/project management teams and working groups
• Monitor project costs, schedules, resources and risks, proactively addressing deviations, capacity constraints and delivery issues
• Manage change control and ensure appropriate training, knowledge transfer and continuous adherence to contractual, quality and security requirements

Requirements

What would make you a fit for the role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as Project or Programme Manager
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Agile methodology and team collaboration tools
• Strong experience with consultative Project management in the IT software development and quality related areas
• Excellent knowledge of business process management, enterprise architecture and project management tools, standards and methodologies, especially Agile/Scrum software development methodologies
• Capability of working in an international/multi-cultural environment, understanding the needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions
• Excellent leadership qualities and ability to chair meetings and to give presentations
• Experience with other project management methodology (e.g. PM2, PRINCE2, PMP) will be considered as an asset

Additional Information

If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!

Workplace

Strasbourg, France

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Equal opportunities and consideration for all candidates

Apply for vacancy

Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

We ensure equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration to all candidates. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of the Netcompany culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.

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