We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a complex, multi-phase software development and integration program for a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies.
This is a high-impact Leadership role for a seasoned Project Manager who thrives in complex, mission-critical environments, can navigate technical and business challenges with precision, and inspires teams to deliver exceptional results.
Within a senior Leadership role, you will be responsible for orchestrating architecture definition, core development, system integration, resilience validation, and final acceptance. You will work closely with technical Leadership, cross-functional engineering teams, QA specialists, and stakeholders to deliver a mission-critical solution meeting the highest standards of performance, security, and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of the project, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, technical requirements, and business objectives under time pressure
- Define and maintain the project scope, objectives, and KPIs, ensuring measurable success across all phases
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations, balancing priorities across multiple work streams
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Client’s stakeholders and Delivery Teams
- Provide structured, transparent reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and budget status
- Facilitate decision-making sessions with the Client’s executives, Technical Leaders, and Business Analysts
- Coordinate and motivate distributed teams across back-end, front-end, QA automation, DevOps, UI/UX, and architecture disciplines
- Ensure effective collaboration between geographically dispersed teams in Poland, Western Ukraine, and EU delivery hubs
- Mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Identify and mitigate delivery risks proactively; navigate contingency plans
- Oversee quality assurance processes, including automated and manual testing, performance optimization, and security validation
- Ensure compliance with the industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client-specific security protocols
- Apply and adapt Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to suit project complexity and stakeholders’ needs
- Lead sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and release planning
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, tools, and communication flows
Requirements:
- 5+ years of commercial experience in IT Project Management, with at least 3 years in senior Leadership roles delivering enterprise-scale projects
- A proven track record in managing multi-phase, high-complexity projects involving architecture, development, integration, and validation
- Experience in budget planning and delivering projects within financial constraints
- Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage distributed teams across multiple time zones and cultural contexts
- English level – Advanced (both written and verbal)
Will be a plus:
- Experience in security-critical or high-reliability systems projects
- Background in Business Analysis or technical roles
- Familiarity with SAFe or scaled Agile delivery models
- Experience in integration projects involving APIs, workflow logic, and third-party systems
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to high-security environments
We offer:
- Remote-first work model with flexible working hours (we provide all equipment)
- Comfortable and fully equipped offices in Lviv and Rzeszów
- Competitive compensation with regular performance reviews
- 18 paid vacation days per year + all state holidays
- 12 days of paid sick leave per year without a medical certificate + extra paid leave for blood donation
- Medical insurance with an affordable family coverage option
- Mental health program which includes free and confidential consultations with a psychologist
- English, German, and Polish language courses
- Corporate subscription to learning platforms, regular meetups and webinars
- Friendly team that values accountability, innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
- Inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and treated equally. We proudly partner with VeteranHub to support Ukrainian veterans
- We are committed to supporting Ukraine and actively participate in charity initiatives