Hybrid IT Project Manager – Finance Transformation

at Alongside

• Job title: IT Project Manager – Finance Transformation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP, Swift
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Porto, Portugal

About the role

• IT Project Manager overseeing finance transformation initiatives, managing projects from initiation to closure in Portugal. Requires strong project management skills and knowledge of finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation projects end-to-end, ensuring clear scope, timelines, and budget control.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects/workstreams and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Oversee external vendors and implementation partners to ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, progress, and status reporting to keep initiatives on track.
• Allocate and manage project resources, identifying capacity or skills gaps as needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through regular assessments and action plans.
• Execute project communication plans and keep stakeholders informed in coordination with change management.
• Ensure solution quality and compliance, coordinating testing cycles, data validation, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage formal project close-outs, securing stakeholder sign-off and documenting lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline).
• Previous experience in similar roles.
• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are highly valued.
• Strong foundational understanding of finance and accounting principles is an advantage, given the nature of finance system projects.
• Experience with D365 F&O, treasury management systems, or bank connectivity/SWIFT.
• Ability to apply the appropriate approach—or a hybrid model—based on project complexity.
• Knowledge of project governance frameworks, including status reporting, change control, and risk governance.
• Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to effectively manage priorities across multiple workstreams.
• English and Portuguese mandatory.

Benefits

• Employment Contract;
• Health Insurance;
• Meal Card;
• Gym Ticket;
• Hybrid work (Porto).