Senior Project Specialist (M/F/D)

<p>Job Req Number:  103874<br/> Time Type: Full Time</p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you will work in a dynamic environment, coordinating between DevSecOps and development teams, while playing a key role in ensuring process excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.</span><br/><span>This position is ideal for someone with a foundational understanding of technical concepts who wants to grow their skills in Process Improvement, Project Management, Information Risk Management, and DevSecOps practices.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>Facilitate Communication &amp; Collaboration</span> <ul> <li><span>Act as a liaison between Product Teams, Stakeholders, and the DevSecOps team to ensure alignment and coordination.</span></li> <li><span>Bridge communication gaps by translating technical concepts into business language, and vice versa.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>Project Management Support</span> <ul> <li><span>Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and roadmaps to ensure successful execution.</span></li> <li><span>Develop and maintain project materials such as reports, visual aids, and progress trackers (e.g., Gantt charts)</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>Requirements Gathering &amp; Process Improvement</span> <ul> <li><span>Elicit and analyze business and technical requirements from stakeholders and the DevSecOps team.</span></li> <li><span>Map current processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements to optimize workflows.</span></li> <li><span>Create and maintain process documentation, best practices, and operational guidelines for the DevSecOps team and broader IT organization.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>Agile Practices</span> <ul> <li><span>Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Retrospectives and planning sessions, as needed.</span></li> <li><span>Refine Jira work items, maintain backlog clarity, and ensure the board accurately reflects current priorities.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>Technical Knowledge &amp; Learning</span> <ul> <li><span>Stay up to date with relevant technologies such as databases, networking, containerization, integration, and automation.</span></li> <li><span>Actively engage in continuous learning to enhance the team’s technical discussions and decision-making.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>Risk Coordination</span> <ul> <li><span>Serve as the Risk Coordinator for the department and main contact for Group IT Compliance and related stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate and support Information Risk Management (IRM) activities across the department.</span></li> <li><span>Provide guidance and basic training to Risk Owners and Mitigation Owners on risk handling.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure accurate and up-to-date risk records in the register and perform regular quality checks.</span></li> <li><span>Maintain visibility of departmental risks and promote a strong risk awareness culture.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Requirements</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory; equivalent practical experience will be considered).</span></li> <li><span>Strong coordination, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical, business, and compliance stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span>Experience in project coordination, process improvement, or risk management within a technology-driven environment.</span></li> <li><span>Proactive in following up on initiatives, ensuring progress visibility, and keeping documentation and tracking tools up to date.</span></li> <li><span>Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data consistency across systems (e.g., risk register, project tracker).</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).</span></li> <li><span>Basic understanding of information risk management and governance principles (technical depth not required).</span></li> <li><span>Interest in learning and applying new DevSecOps tools and practices.</span></li> <li><span>Collaborative and adaptable team player with strong interpersonal skills and a continuous improvement mindset.</span></li> <li><span>Technical Tools &amp; Platforms</span> <ul> <li><span>MS Visio – Process mapping and visual documentation.</span></li> <li><span>MS Project – Project planning and timeline management.</span></li> <li><span>Jira – Work item tracking and Agile workflow management.</span></li> <li><span>Confluence – Documentation and knowledge sharing.</span></li> <li><span>Azure DevOps – Basic understanding preferred.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Wha