Senior Project Manager

Travels: Occasionally (Gdańsk/Stockholm)
Start: Flexible
Length of assignment: 12 months with possible extensions
Type of contract: B2B

Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology projects delivered for international clients.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of project management, software engineering, Data & AI, and client collaboration. You will work closely with technical teams, Product Owners, and clients.

The role requires strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, as well as a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

You do not need to be a software developer, but you should feel comfortable discussing technical projects, understanding dependencies, and supporting teams in delivering complex IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Managing cross-functional and cross-team IT projects.
• Coordinating distributed teams working across different client engagements.
• Organizing stand-ups, planning sessions, project syncs, and stakeholder meetings.
• Managing project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and priorities.
• Supporting collaboration between engineering teams, Product Owners, clients, and business stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective project delivery throughout the full SDLC.
• Helping clients and teams resolve delivery, organizational, and process-related challenges.
• Monitoring project progress and providing clear status updates.
• Supporting Agile and Scrum-based ways of working.
• Managing project activities using Jira and/or Azure DevOps.
• Driving structure, transparency, and accountability across multiple workstreams.

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years of experience in IT project management.
• Experience managing software development, cloud, Data, or AI-related projects.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage high-level, cross-functional projects while staying close to delivery.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile delivery models.
• Practical experience with Jira and/or Azure DevOps.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and distributed environment.
• Very good English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in Data & AI, machine learning, cloud, or software engineering projects.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Azure environment.
• Project management or service management certifications, such as:
  • PMP.
  • ITIL.
  • Agile or Scrum certifications.

What we offer

• Remote working model.
• Opportunity to work on modern Data & AI and software engineering projects.
• Collaboration with experienced specialists from international technology environments.
• High level of ownership and influence over project delivery.
• Long-term cooperation in an international environment.