Senior Project Manager
Merkle
Data: há 3 dias
Cidade: Guarda, Guarda
Tipo de contrato: Tempo total
Job Description:
We dream. We Do. We Deliver
About Merkle
Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.
Job Description:
As a Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for leading medium to large-sized projects, providing comprehensive project management expertise for key business clients. Your role includes full oversight of project scope, scheduling, financials, and risk management from initiation through to successful project completion. You serve as a trusted advisor to clients, proactively identifying business opportunities and ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
For those who don’t have Portuguese documents (NIF and NISS), we suggest you to search for more information at local country Social Security entities, as well as on SEF (Serviços Estrangeiros e Fronteiras), for possible roles in Merkle Portugal.
Additional information
Benefits and perks:
We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working hard to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community’s race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly.
If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.
Location:
Lisbon - Edifício Ageas Tejo, Praça Príncipe Perfeito, n.º 2, 4.º, 1990-278 Lisboa
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
We dream. We Do. We Deliver
About Merkle
Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.
Job Description:
As a Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for leading medium to large-sized projects, providing comprehensive project management expertise for key business clients. Your role includes full oversight of project scope, scheduling, financials, and risk management from initiation through to successful project completion. You serve as a trusted advisor to clients, proactively identifying business opportunities and ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the successful planning, execution, and closure of medium to large-sized projects.
- Lead comprehensive project planning, risk management, and scope management activities.
- Deliver projects within agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards, and targeted profitability levels.
- Regularly report project status and financial performance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure client acceptance for partial and complete deliveries.
- Manage and coordinate local, remote, and third-party team members effectively, ensuring cohesive project execution.
- Actively identify and pursue further business opportunities within existing projects and accounts.
- Provide expert consultancy services, including the creation of project concepts and specifications.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, ensuring alignment with expectations and requirements.
- Support the acquisition process, contributing significantly to proposals and offer creation.
- Develop and enhance project management capabilities within the team, actively mentoring and coaching other project managers.
- Act as an advocate for organizational change, proactively promoting best practices and innovation within project management.
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in managing projects independently, preferably in software development or digital delivery (e.g., ecommerce, CRM, ERP, CMS).
- Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are beneficial.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.
- Strong sales and business-oriented mindset with proven ability to identify growth opportunities.
- Relevant university degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, acting as a role model for colleagues and fostering a positive team environment.
- In-depth experience with the full lifecycle of project management and advanced knowledge of modern methodologies (Agile, Kanban, etc.).
- Proactive, independent worker with strong presentation skills and a positive, professional attitude.
- Certification in Project Management (Prince2 Practitioner, PMP, Agile PM Practitioner, Scrum Master, IPMA) advantageous.
For those who don’t have Portuguese documents (NIF and NISS), we suggest you to search for more information at local country Social Security entities, as well as on SEF (Serviços Estrangeiros e Fronteiras), for possible roles in Merkle Portugal.
Additional information
Benefits and perks:
- Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools;
- Software-house environment;
- Agile and Flexible working hours;
- Hybrid work system (remote friendly);
- Digital nomad policy;
- Focus on career development;
- Health insurance (also included for the household);
- Mental health support;
- Volunteering experiences and sustainable mindset;
- 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year;
- Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard
- Free breakfast every second Monday of the month;
- Employee discounts;
- Team & Company events
We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working hard to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community’s race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly.
If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.
Location:
Lisbon - Edifício Ageas Tejo, Praça Príncipe Perfeito, n.º 2, 4.º, 1990-278 Lisboa
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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