As a Senior Project Manager you will be part of the DevOps team, overseeing the full lifecycle of 100+ applications, microservices, APIs, and integration flows.
Key Responsibilities Project Management
Manage projects of various sizes and complexity through all stages.
Agile (for new projects)
Act as Scrum Master, leading daily standups, sprint planning, and demos.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies as needed.
Waterfall (for legacy projects)
Ensure successful definition, documentation, and completion of complex projects.
Track project goals, timeline, scope, and quality.
Manage resources, risks, and release coordination.
Maintain project documentation (tickets, plans, meetings).
Collaboration & Planning
Work closely with DevOps team members to:
Gather insights for high-level estimations.
Develop project/product roadmaps and detailed planning.
Provide customer feedback and team guidance.
Manage stakeholder expectations through clear and timely communication:
Align communication plans with customers & product stakeholders.
Keep leadership informed without excessive updates.
Handle high-pressure situations diplomatically.
Participate in and contribute to improving the change management process.
Required Experience & Skills Project Management & IT Expertise
3+ years of IT Project Management experience.
Strong understanding of IT development and experience in an IT organization.
Ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously while tracking operational phases.
Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, CPM, and PMBOK methodologies, with the ability to select the best approach per project.
Deep expertise in Agile principles (Scrum Master, Agile Coach).
Technical & Reporting Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Atlassian Suite (Jira & Confluence), and ServiceNow.
Strong reporting skills, including dashboard creation and milestone tracking.
Experience with project planning in fast-changing environments, including budgeting and resource management.
Soft Skills & Leadership
Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-functional environment.
Customer and end-user focused mindset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate teams and drive deliverables.
Strong analytical mindset, identifying information gaps and finding solutions.
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
Preferred Skills
Background in software development.
Experience with MS Project or other Gantt software.
Working experience in an international context and with remote teams.
Data analysis skills to quantify performance and project results.
Languages: Fluent English (spoken & written). Dutch is a plus.
