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Project Manager Athens, Greece or Remote
Project Manager Description
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager (IT) to manage the implementation of a solution by an external vendor.
The successful candidate will take charge of project management and ensure it is aligned with the objectives.
The position involves extensive travel to collaborate directly with stakeholders and oversee the deployment's progress, risks, and obstacles.
The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Greece.
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Responsibilities
- Overseeing the vendor's delivery of the external solution
- Monitoring adherence to the project plan
- Developing a strategy for communication
- Addressing risks tied to the project
- Supervising the acceptance and deliverables process
- Communicating status updates to customer stakeholders at all levels
- Helping validate and define requirements in line with solution capabilities
- Liaising with cross-functional teams for project achievement
- Leading problem-solving and decision-making activities
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience in IT projects, preferably in the industrial sector
- Proficient knowledge of Project Management principles (PMI or PRINCE2, etc.)
- Proven ability to manage solution delivery from external vendors / contractors
- Background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with experience in the industrial sector preferred
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Fluency in Greek
- English language skills at a B2 level or higher
- Ability to be assertive
- Capacity for empathy and influence
Nice to have
- Profound knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
We offer
- For you:
- Paid annual vacation
- Paid sick leave days
- Private health insurance
- Stable income
- Meal and home office compensation
- For your comfortable work:
- Remote and hybrid work opportunities
- Corporate laptop
- Possibility to work on your own device
- Free licensed software
- Relocation opportunities
- Free wellbeing activities
- For your growth:
- Possibility to create a Personal Development Plan from the first day in the company
- Free trainings for technical and soft skills
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning platform
- Free access to internal and external e-Libraries
- Certification opportunities
- Language courses
- Internal technical and non-technical communities
- Possibility to contribute in internal, opensource products
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to positively impacting our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously. You will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
EPAM is committed to providing our global team of 52,800+ EPAMers with inspiring careers. EPAMers lead with passion and honesty and think creatively. Our people are the source of our success, and we value collaboration, try always to understand our customers' business, and strive for the highest standards of excellence.
