IT Project Manager (1723)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our team of IT professionals on behalf of our client within the Banking Sector, with a particular focus on IT migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day project activities across business, IT, development, testing and other delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor IT migration projects, ensuring the smooth execution of migration activities, timely delivery and alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Track project progress, deliverables and action items, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and maintain clear action and decision logs.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and changes, escalating critical matters when required.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Technical Leads, QA teams, Developers and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
• Monitor project scope, budget, resources and timelines, providing regular status updates to project stakeholders and management.
• Support project governance and ensure that appropriate project documentation, reporting and controls are maintained.
• Coordinate UAT, testing, release, implementation and migration activities in collaboration with the relevant teams.
• Facilitate communication between technical and business stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives and requirements are clearly understood.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes, methodologies and reporting.
• Ensure that project activities are aligned with the client's banking environment, internal policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT Project Management or a similar delivery-focused role.
• Previous experience working on IT projects within the Banking or Financial Services sector.
• Proven experience in IT migration projects, coordinating migration activities, timelines, dependencies and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional technology and business teams.
• Strong skills in project planning, progress tracking, risk management and issue resolution.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Azure DevOps or similar.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Private health and life insurance.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous learning, professional growth and career development.
• Employee discounts at partner gyms.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment

Founded in 1997 in Brussels, UpcoMinds is a reliable IT partner specializing in Project Development, Consulting, Strategic Teaming, and R&D & Innovation.

With offices in Belgium, Greece, and Cyprus, we support organizations across Europe in delivering complex, high-impact technology initiatives. Our team of 200+ professionals operates in an agile and hybrid working model.

🔗 Learn more at: www.upcominds.com

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