Senior/Lead Project Manager

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior or Lead Project Manager to join our delivery team on a long-term client engagement. You will run complex software delivery end to end, working with distributed, cross-functional teams across several countries. We need someone who combines strong technical understanding with excellent soft skills, and who own outcomes rather than just processes.

The ideal candidate

• 6+ years of project management experience in a software development environment, including at least 3 years in client-facing roles at a service company or agency.
• Technically strong: comfortable discussing architecture, integrations, APIs, environments and release processes with engineers. Able to challenge estimates and spot technical risk early.
• Strong command of Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery setups.
• Proven ownership of scope, timeline and budget on medium to large projects.
• Experience managing several projects or workstreams at the same time.
• Experience leading distributed teams across countries and time zones.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including with senior client contacts.
• Strong negotiation skills on scope, timelines and change requests.
• Calm and constructive in escalations and difficult conversations.
• Clear, structured verbal and written communication.
• Hands-on with Jira and Confluence, and with MS Office.
• English at B2+, with confident spoken English for client calls.

Also considered

• Candidates with prior Delivery Manager experience, provided they are ready to work hands-on at project level.

Nice to have

• A technical background (ex-engineer, BA or QA).
• Relevant domain experience.
• Previous experience in management Data Engineering/Science projects will be a plus
• Hands-on use of AI tooling in delivery.
• Professional PM certifications (PMP, PSM, PRINCE2).

The role

You will:

• Plan, manage and control scope, budget and timeline of software delivery projects.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client on day-to-day delivery and own the client relationship at project level.
• Negotiate scope, priorities and change requests with client stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies and technical issues early, working closely with tech leads.
• Allocate work and manage workload across the team.
• Keep a distributed team aligned, motivated and productive.
• Run Agile ceremonies and continuously improve delivery processes.
• Provide clear, regular reporting on status, risks and budget to the client and internal management.
• Give performance feedback to team members and input into their development.
• At Lead level, additionally: mentor other PMs and contribute to delivery standards across the account.

The benefits

This is a position based in Poland.

Mental and physical health:

• 24 working days of paid vacation
• National holidays covered
• Sick leave (up to 20/year)
• Unpaid leave (up to 20/year)
• Medical insurance
• Multisport card OR Multikafeteria
• Maternity & paternity leave support

Personal and professional development:

• Internal workshops & learning initiatives
• Professional certifications reimbursement
• Participation in professional local & global communities
• Growth Framework to manage expectations and define the steps to move towards the selected career
• Mentoring program with the ability to become a mentor or a mentee to grow to a higher position

Valtech Poland has a system of progressive benefit packages – the longer you stay with the company, the more benefits you get!

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts