Project Lead

We’re looking for a Project Leader to work with our client’s team in Strasbourg.

Location: Strasbourg (full on-site presence required)

Tasks:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Contracting Authority by defining feasible project plans aligned with business objectives
• Maintain overall responsibility for the execution of the contract
• Report and present to the Contracting Authority Project Manager
• Manage the design, development, and implementation of software systems, including interoperability components
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Prepare and maintain project and quality plans and track activities against them
• Estimate timelines, budgets, and resource requirements and proactively address risks
• Guide and support team activities, review deliverables, and provide progress reports
• Collaborate with programme/project managers to allocate appropriate resources
• Participate in working groups and progress meetings
• Monitor costs, schedules, and resources and take corrective actions when needed
• Manage change control procedures and secure stakeholder approval
• Provide leadership to the project team and support their development
• Oversee daily project activities
• Ensure adherence to methodologies, quality standards, and contractual processes
• Ensure compliance with security policies and ITSM/project processes

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management
• Minimum 8 years of experience with project management methodologies (Agile, PM2, PRINCE2, PMP)
• Strong consultative project management experience in IT software development and quality domains
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean)
• Excellent knowledge of business process management, enterprise architecture, and project management standards
• Experience with project management tools
• Ability to work in international and multicultural environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills

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.

UpcoMinds is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates.

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