Senior IT Project Manager
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Empowered by our motto, "Making Data Matter", Keyrus stands at the forefront of global consultancy in Data & Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Digital Transformation. With a presence in 27 countries across 4 continents, we're on a mission to elevate the impact of data.
We are data experts, guiding our clients through their data journey regardless of their level of maturity in analytics. As an end-to-end partner, we address varied challenges that our clients face, from Advanced Analytics, Cloud, Data Governance, Visualisation to Enterprise Performance Management, from advisory to delivery.
With more than 3200 employees in all corners of the world, Keyrus is dedicated to helping businesses taking advantage of the Data and Digital paradigm to enhance their performance, facilitating and accelerating their transformation, and generating new drivers of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability.
Job Summary
Keyrus is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee complex, strategic technology initiatives from initiation to completion. This role is part of the leadership structure within the Program Management team, driving new processes, methodologies, and ways of working tailored to the needs of a global, multi-project environment.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, international project delivery, and executive communication and can thrive in fast-paced, multicultural contexts.
This position is Hybrid in Porto - 3 days per week.
Note: All applications/CV’s must be submitted in English.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large-scale IT projects within multi-program, international environments.
- Engage effectively with programme sponsors, stakeholders, and business programme managers.
- Prepare and drive critical meetings (steering committees, escalation, programme management) with a focus on IT-related topics.
- Anticipate issues, blockers, and risks in the project’s critical path; collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to resolve them.
- Document complex assumptions, risks, dependencies, and commitments in a clear and structured way.
- Support the adoption and improvement of program management methodologies and processes.
Requirements for the role
- Proven track record in delivering complex, high-challenge IT projects in multi-project environments.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
- Experience working across multicultural environments and coordinating teams across countries and time zones.
- Strong adaptability in environments with shifting priorities.
- Certifications in Agile or Waterfall methodologies (Scrum Master, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Exceptional communication skills (written & verbal), with the ability to convey technical and business concepts unambiguously.
- Fluent in English
- Must be a Portuguese or European citizen or have a work permit for Portugal
What we offer at Keyrus Portugal:
- Competitive salary based on your skills & experience and according to the Data market practice
- Meal allowance of €8.32 per day
- Flexible benefits option
- Private Medical Insurance
- 22 days of annual leave (increasing every 3 years up to a maximum of 25 days)
- Training Program through KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience) Platform
Why Keyrus?
Joining Keyrus means joining a market leader in the Data Intelligence field and an (inter)national player in Management Consultancy and Digital Experience.
Keyrus Portugal operates on five guiding pillars that shape our approach to work and collaboration – Diversity; Trust; Flexibility; Ownership & Innovation - we're dedicated to cultivating a team as diverse as the challenges we take on.
We embrace and celebrate the rich variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings. We firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, ignites creativity, and propels us towards greatness.
Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity, everyone is not only welcome but valued here.
Join us in shaping a future where everyone can thrive!
- Yearly salary
- €35,000 - €40,000

About Keyrus Portugal
At Keyrus Portugal, we're more than just a company - we're a constellation of bright minds and innovative souls.
If you're seeking a place where your passion meets purpose, where every project is a canvas and every challenge an opportunity, then look no further.
Join us, and be a part of a community that's shaping the digital frontier. At Keyrus Portugal, your journey to greatness begins.
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