IT Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Capgemini scores B on the Alion truth index.
Capgemini Engineering
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
Your Role
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager in Lisbon or Porto to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects and strategic business deals. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing contract operationalization, ensuring delivery quality, and driving project execution through structured methodologies. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to lead in a matrix environment without direct authority.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full lifecycle of IT and telecommunications projects, from initiation through closure.
- Ensure operational readiness of contracts and coordinate project execution across stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, constraints, and change requests.
- Oversee order fulfilment activities and perform quality assurance checks on operational processes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for partners and clients, managing communications and issue resolution.
- Prepare and deliver executive reports, project updates, and KPI dashboards.
- Maintain accurate and structured project documentation and repositories.Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
- Track project performance, manage risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- + 5 years of experience in IT Project Management.
- Strong technical knowledge of system integration, data modeling, and enterprise architecture.
- Advanced English proficiency (C1 level or higher).
- Proven experience managing complex projects in technology or services environments.
- Hands-on experience with JIRA for project tracking, issue management, and workflow optimization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and deliver executive-level presentations.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability in matrix organizations.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certifications are considered a strong advantage.
What you'll love about working here
- Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
- Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work-life balance.
- Hybrid work.
- Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
- Access valuable training and certifications in cutting-edge technologies.
- Engage in exciting national and international projects.
- Health and life insurance.
About Capgemini
Capgemini is the business transformation partner for enterprises in the age of AI. We help organizations imagine and build an intelligent, sustainable future, combining AI, technology and human ingenuity to transform how they operate, innovate and grow. With unique end-to-end capabilities spanning strategy, technology, engineering and intelligent operations, we bring together deep industry expertise and market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data to turn ambition into measurable business outcomes at scale. Supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and nearly 60 years of expertise, Capgemini is a responsible and diverse global organization of over 410,000 team members in more than 50 countries.