Job detail for IT Project Manager & PMO Specialist (80-100%)

The IT Project Manager & PMO Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and successfully delivering IT projects across the organization. The role ensures transparency, governance, and alignment of project activities with business objectives while maintaining a consolidated overview of the project portfolio.
As a central point of coordination, the position provides management with accurate project reporting, risk visibility, resource planning, and portfolio insights. The role combines hands-on project management with PMO to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and according to quality expectations.
Tasks

Lead and manage IT projects from initiation through delivery and closure
Establish and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations
Track project progress, dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions
Provide a consolidated overview of all ongoing projects and initiatives
Prepare regular project portfolio reports and executive dashboards for management
Facilitate project steering committees and stakeholder meetings
Ensure project governance standards, methodologies, and documentation are followed
Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners
Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource utilization
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support prioritization and capacity planning across the project portfolio
Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and standards
Maintain transparency and traceability of project status, actions, and deliverables
Support business case preparation, project initiation, and project closure activities

Requirements
Professional Requirements:

Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in IT Project Management and/or PMO functions
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong understanding of IT infrastructures, applications, integrations, and operational environments
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or similar
Knowledge of project management frameworks such as PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe

Methodological Skills:

Strong project planning, coordination, and organizational skills
Excellent risk, issue, and dependency management capabilities
Ability to create meaningful portfolio reporting and executive summaries
Experience in budget management and resource planning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to establish governance structures and project standards

Personal Skills:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong leadership and facilitation capabilities
High level of ownership and accountability
Ability to work effectively across technical and business teams
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic overview
Proactive, structured, and results-oriented mindset
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