Senior IT Project Manager – Legacy System Modernization

Empower transformation — lead legacy migration projects within a major financial group!

Lisbon-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will be working for our client, a strategic France’s second-largest banking group. You will drive high-impact IT obsolescence and legacy migration initiatives that shape the future of financial services. Join a pioneering internal consulting unit dedicated to complex transformation projects that make a real difference across the Group.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale legacy migration and IT obsolescence projects within the financial sector.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across to ensure project alignment and transparency.
• Develop and implement robust project management methodologies, including change control and risk mitigation.
• Manage project teams and resources, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Contribute to the development of consulting services and continuously improve project approaches.
• Foster knowledge sharing by capturing lessons learned and supporting internal best practices.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within large corporations or financial groups.
• Proven experience managing legacy system migrations and handling IT obsolescence projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially within international and banking environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in English and French (both mandatory).
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid work environment with up to 3 remote days per week.

It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)

• Prior experience working within or with international financial institutions.
• Knowledge of banking systems or financial technology solutions.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent proficiency in English and French (both mandatory).

Eligibility to work on this role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in Europe will be considered for this role.

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