Project Manager

Position Summary:

The project manager plays a pivotal role in guiding company’s projects from inception to completion. This individual is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality standards and staying within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, detailing timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Define the project's communication strategy and ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of the project, ensuring that work progresses according to the established plan.
• Act as a bridge between developers, designers, testers, and other roles, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Continuously monitor project performance using appropriate tools and metrics, comparing progress to the initial plan.
• Ensure that the software being developed meets the company's quality standards and the client's requirements.
• Oversee the testing phase to identify bugs and necessary modifications, ensuring they are addressed before product deployment.
• Monitor project expenditures, ensuring that the project remains within the allocated budget.
• Forecast potential budget overruns and propose corrective measures when necessary.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and address potential project risks.
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Regularly communicate project status, milestones, and any potential issues to stakeholders.
• Manage expectations and address concerns or feedback from stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate, and support the project team to ensure productivity and morale.
• Identify and address potential conflicts or issues within the team.
• Ensure all project deliverables are handed over to the client or the respective teams.
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Document lessons learned and provide feedback to improve the company's project management processes.

Study & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering
• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience managing software development projects.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficient in project management software tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving capabilities.

Hard Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with budgeting and resource allocation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and make decisions under pressure.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• 3-5 years of experience in project management or a related field.
• Past experience of managing small to medium-sized projects within the company.
• English Level B2-C1 (Business English)
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
• Domain knowledge on renewable energies preferred.

We offer:

• A competitive annual salary (RAL is based on your experience and capabilities)
• We offer a hybrid work arrangement, with 2 days of remote work and 3 days on-site
• A dynamic and innovative environment placing a high value on teamwork
• Concrete opportunities for professional growth
• The chance to work with international customers
• Internal training programs (reskilling and upskilling)
• Unique and people-oriented co-working spaces surrounded by green spots
• Benefits (bar&restaurant, fitness and relax areas, video game room, parking lot)

Place of employment: Acireale (Catania), this is not a remote position

Working hours: 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday

If you have the right skills and experiences and you believe you are the person we are looking for, do not waste time and reply to this announcement with an updated CV and your motivational letter.

This announcement is aimed at both sexes, pursuant to laws 903/77 and 125/91 and to people of all ages and all nationalities, pursuant to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.