Project Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our team at Sword Technologies S.A. in the European Commission.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within the department.

• Coordinate project timelines and resources to ensure successful project delivery

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives and scope

• Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise during the project lifecycle

• Communicate project updates and milestones to stakeholders and senior management

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards

Requirements

Tasks

Manage the implementation of information systems to meet identified business needs, acquiring and using the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality.

Give proposals for project strategies, planning, definition of tasks and deliverables, review of project deliverables, quality control, risk analysis and management, status reports, problem reporting and management systems, follow up and organization.

Guide the team in charge of project activities and review their deliverables.

Participate in functional working groups and progress meetings.

Estimate costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful completion of each project to agreed terms of reference.

Prepare and maintain project and quality plans and tracks activities against the plan, provide regular and accurate reports.

Monitor costs, timescales and resources used. Take action where these deviate from agreed tolerances.

Ensure that delivered systems are implemented within these criteria.

Manage the change control procedure gaining agreement for revisions to the project from project sponsors. Provide effective leadership for the project team ensuring that team members are motivated and constantly developing their skills and experience.

Your profile

Proven experience in Project management of large IT projects involving multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, excellent in English C1 minimum; strong capacity to facilitate workshops and deliver presentations to business and IT audiences.

Capability of working in an international/multi-cultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in a team, understanding the needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions.

Leadership capability.

Negotiation capability.

Ability to adapt to unplanned changes or decisions. Risk assessment.

Good understanding of web application architecture and user interfaces.

Good understanding of software development project methodologies (e.g. PMP, PM², Agile, Kanban).

Good knowledge of project management standards and methodologies (Project Scheduling, Strategic Planning, Financial Modelling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Performance Tracking).

Good knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum Management, Lean agile. Meeting Facilitation. Good technical knowledge on the projects aspects. Practical knowledge of reporting methods.

Good knowledge of project management tools e.g. MS Project, Microsoft Excel.

Certifications

Following certificates would be desired for the performance of tasks: • Project Management Professional (PMP) • PRINCE2 Foundation/PRINCE2 Practitioner • Certified in PM²

What we offer

• International/multicultural environment

• Based in Brussels, hybrid work

• Initial 4 months contract, with extensions foreseen

• Freelance or permanent contract

If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and communication skills, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Sword Technologies S.A. and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in the EC DG DIGIT department.

We encourage women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply! Join us in making a difference at Sword.