Project Manager

For our Client – a dynamically growing, international IT company delivering advanced technological solutions – we are looking for an experienced and independent Mid Project Manager. If you thrive in an Agile environment, know how to build strong client relationships, and have a proven track record of successful software deployments, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
• End-to-End Project Management: Manage assigned technical projects to ensure strict adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Coordinate internal and external resources effectively.
• Planning & Execution: Develop, maintain, and revise detailed project proposals, timelines, funding, and staffing. Set and track milestones, managing unforeseen delays proactively.
• Stakeholder & Client Relations: Regularly communicate with customers and clients to arrange meetings, confirm schedules, and resolve project bottlenecks. Provide transparent status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.
• Risk & Crisis Management: Analyze risks, forecast potential schedule delays, develop alternate plans, and provide regular updates to Senior Management regarding project status and potential problems.
• Documentation & Requirements: Facilitate the gathering and validation of project requirements. Create and maintain comprehensive project management documentation and performance databases to track overall progress.
Requirements (What you'll bring)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of project management experience in the IT field, including software development work and direct, hands-on interactions with customers.
• Agile Expertise: Excellent knowledge of Agile techniques and artifacts (e.g., Definition of Ready/Done, user stories, epics, features, backlog management, splitting stories).
• Team Leadership: Experience working with cross-functional agile teams and a proven ability to create proactive, self-organizing environments.
• Tools & Standards: Proficient use of project management software (specifically JIRA) and solid knowledge of software development and deployment industry standards.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to seamlessly coordinate with team members, vendors, and management. A strong continuous improvement attitude.
Nice to have
• Professional Project Management Certification from an accredited institution (e.g., PMP).
• Professional Scrum Master Certification from an accredited institution (PSM).
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in the Italian language.
• An IT Technical background (previous experience as an Architect, Engineer, QA, etc.) is considered a major plus.