Senior Banking Software Project Manager

Drive banking software delivery forward — lead complex projects from strategic planning to successful execution!

Lisbon-based opportunity with a hybrid work model, including up to 3 remote days per week.

As a Senior Banking Software Project Manager, you will be working for our client in the banking sector, managing end-to-end software delivery projects and bridging collaboration between IT teams and business stakeholders. You will help deliver high-quality solutions by applying Agile/Scrum methodologies, monitoring project performance and proactively managing risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Your main responsibilities:

• Manage software projects from planning through delivery within a banking environment.
• Define, plan and track project functionalities, milestones and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the timely delivery and quality of project outcomes.
• Define, monitor and report project performance KPIs.
• Coordinate collaboration between IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies and industry best practices.
• Prepare, lead and facilitate project governance meetings with stakeholders.
• Anticipate risks, resolve issues proactively and maintain clear project reporting and documentation.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• At least 5 years of experience in software project management.
• Proven experience managing software delivery projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and best practices.
• Experience planning, tracking and managing project functionalities and risk mitigation plans.
• Expertise in delivery management and the creation and monitoring of KPIs.
• Solid experience working with IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Experience leading project reporting and stakeholder governance.
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills, combined with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Practical experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience in the banking sector, preferably within the Risk domain.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• A technical background in in-house software development projects.
• PMI certification or an equivalent qualification.

Language Required for the role: Fluent English and French at C1+ level.

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

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