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 this 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 and 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 meetings * 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 * Hands-on experience delivering fixed-price projects * Proven track record of 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 or higher
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 * Health & wellness support: either a monthly budget for medical insurance and sports activities, or a full medical insurance plan, depending on your cooperation model * 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
