IT Project Manager

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job DescriptionThis position is assigned to bluesign technologies as an SGS Company.Bluesign partners with the textile industry to minimize adverse impact across the value chain. Our mission is to empower textile brands, manufacturers and chemical suppliers to create safer, more responsible products for society.Project Manager (PM) is a role within the Information Technology (IT) Corporate team. The PM ensures stakeholder satisfaction and maintains awareness of business needs and priorities within the scope of his / her project.The PM delivers agreed outcomes from projects using appropriate management techniques, collaboration, leadership, and governance, establishing team structures and a collaborative working environment.This role takes shared responsibility with the IT Core Team for the definition, approach, facilitation, and satisfactory completion of projects.He / she provides effective leadership to the project team, adopts appropriate project management methods and tools, manages the change control process and assesses and manages risks. He / she also prepares realistic plans and ensures that they are maintained and delivers regular and accurate communication to stakeholders.The PM ensures project and product quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. Ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale, and resource budgets, and are formally accepted, by appropriate stakeholders.Monitors costs, times, quality, and resources used and acts where performance deviates from agreed tolerances.The PM will act as a link between IT, project teams, management, IT Providers, making a significant contribution to bluesign's future success.You will : Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, resource planning, risk management and budget oversight, consulting with relevant stakeholders considering the strategic and operational objectives of the companyPartner with IT and business leadership to align project portfolios with company strategy and business objectivesMonitors the profit and loss of projects and holds responsibility, authority and accountability (RAA) for all ICT project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitmentsIdentify dependencies, manage competing priorities and escalate risks and issues appropriatelyEstablishes objectives and goals and provides direction to project teams in areas of potential changes in scope and risk assessmentLead the cultural shift toward disciplined project delivery by championing best practices and demonstrating valueEnsures standard project and program management processes are utilized and adequate to support the project execution and teams; Coordinates project reviews, prepares and publishes program management metrics and reports whilst maintaining the metrics for the projectManages in collaboration with the Application Manager the scope and specification for the projects taking into account the needs of customers and stakeholders within the given budget and timelineEstablish regular communication and governance practices that keep the organization informed and engagedQualificationsPlease submit English CV for the job application. Min 6-10 years’ experience in Program Management with a strong track record managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholdersExperienced in IT project management, IT architecture and / or DB-Architecture is a plusProject Management (SGO) accreditation or equivalent recommendedSolid knowledge of Agile MethodologyExperience in Test ManagementExperience in small, scaling organizations; ability to adapt processes as the organization evolvesAbility to lead without formal authority and build credibility across IT and business functionsExcellent communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to different audiencesExcellent soft skills at all levels within an organization, with the ability to communicate complex technology solutions to business stakeholdersExperience in working in both business and IT environmentsEnglish fluency is mandatory with German and / French language are a plusThis is a hybrid role, expecting to commute to our Madrid office half of the month and expected to travel to Switzerland once or twice a yearAdditional InformationWhy SGS?Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.Flexible schedule and hybrid model.SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.Benefits platform.Join Us : At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.