WeCookiT is an international software house that delivers software development to its corporate customers by providing highly skilled, communicative IT professionals to build their customized products through outsourcing, nearshoring and turn-key projects’ solutions.

How do we differentiate ourselves? By investing in the professional growth and personal care of our software developers. We provide them with a premium service so that they can do the same for our customers.

Our talented team holds software engineers and sales experts, spread across offices in Europe and South America, and we represent a go-getting and driven company who aims to be an inspiring software house, knowing our future relies on IT.

WeCookiT stand for growth, support, dynamic, companionship and communication. Our head office is located in Portugal in the heart of Lisbon (Avenida da Liberdade) and we work mainly for the European market.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager willing to relocate to or currently located in Brussels, Belgium.

As a Project Manager, you will manage both internal and external projects predominantly in a remote environment, ensuring seamless communication and leadership across all teams involved. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Meetings and Communication:

   • Prepare materials and speaking points for online meetings.
   • Communicate clearly with stakeholders on both policy topics and technical issues.
   • Lead virtual team meetings, ensuring regular check-ins with team members and the IT Portfolio Manager.

2. Collaboration with IT Portfolio Manager and Business Owner:

   • Prepare and maintain project management documents using PM2 methodology.
   • Draft Project Status Reports and actively participate in stakeholder meetings.
   • Estimate timescales and resource needs to meet project objectives.
   • Monitor project progress and resource utilization, ensuring project delivery within set timelines.
   • Assist the IT Portfolio Manager in managing fixed-price contracts.

3. Internal IT Team Management:

   • Provide effective leadership to the internal IT team, ensuring constant development and motivation.
   • Prioritize, plan, and monitor the IT team’s workload in collaboration with the IT Lead.
   • Work closely with the Business Analyst on system requirements and testing plans.
   • Manage and update the project management and business requirements on Confluence.

4. Outsourced IT Team Collaboration:

   • Lead and monitor the activities of outsourced IT teams.
   • Participate in release planning and functional working groups.
   • Validate deliverables, ensuring they meet the requirements and project management standards.

The following expertise is mandatory:

• Project Management:

  • 10+ years of experience in project management standards and methodologies (including Project Scheduling, Strategic Planning, and Performance Tracking).
  • 5+ years of experience using PM2 methodology.
  • 4+ years of experience in Agile methodology.
  • 6+ years of expertise in Meeting Facilitation.
  • 8+ years of experience in reporting methods and the use of project management tools such as MS Project and Microsoft Excel.
  • 3+ years of experience with Confluence and Jira.

• Certifications:

  • PRINCE2 Foundation or PM2 certification is mandatory.

Knowledge and Non-Technical Skills:

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively in multilingual environments.
• High attention to quality standards and the ability to work in international/multicultural teams.
• Strong adaptability to unexpected changes or decisions.
• Risk assessment expertise.
• Proficiency in English (C2 level) with the ability to handle confidential and personal data with discretion and integrity.

This role requires a proactive individual capable of leading both internal and external teams to deliver high-quality IT projects while maintaining effective communication and collaboration across various stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment and have the required expertise, we encourage you to apply.

If you are looking for a fast-paced multinational company and have a desire to be part of the exciting state-of-the-art projects across Europe, send us your application in English.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!