Senior Agile Project Manager [Public Sector] at Zitec

Bucharest, , Romania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Public Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Tracking, Reporting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Software Delivery Lifecycles, Budget Tracking, Financial Reporting, Jira, Confluence, MS Project

Industry

Software Development

Description

Our promise: You choose how you'll work with us: hybrid or at our office from Bucharest; We support your career growth through continuous learning, coaching and mentorship programs; We promise you a feedback driven culture that inspires healthy communication; A friendly, professional and supportive team is waiting for his new teammate; A bunch of people with common hobbies and interests (sailing, football, running marathons, tennis, music etc) is ready to welcome you; A community driven by courage and creativity (we have our own beer and our own band that sings about us) is challenging you to have serious fun with us; We designed benefits that give you the power to create balance in life, on and off work. As a Project Manager for Public Sector Projects you will: Coordinate the implementation of software development projects won through public procurement procedures; Ensure strict alignment between the project’s contractual obligations (as per SEAP/SICAP documentation) and actual execution; Manage relationships with public institutions, keeping all parties aligned on deliverables, timelines, risks, and budget constraints; Kick off new projects by aligning internal and external stakeholders (technical team, legal, client) around scope, deadlines, and procedural compliance; Plan and track the full delivery lifecycle in line with public-sector constraints and requirements; Understand and apply public procurement legislation relevant to project implementation; Ensure deliverables are formally accepted and documented as per contract (e.g., PV-uri, rapoarte intermediare, recepții finale); Monitor progress, anticipate risks, and proactively escalate issues to relevant stakeholders; Manage internal resources and external dependencies to ensure delivery according to committed milestones; Participate in reporting activities required by the contracting authority (e.g., monthly status updates, audit reports); Collaborate with the finance and legal teams for documentation, payments, invoicing and contract compliance; Ensure the technical team understands project-specific legal constraints and quality thresholds; Identify opportunities for additional value creation within the scope of the framework contracts; Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and proposing changes to internal delivery methodologies for public-sector engagements. What about you? Mandatory: Proven experience managing IT or software development projects funded through or awarded via public procurement (SEAP/SICAP, EU funding, etc.); Strong understanding of public-sector delivery processes, constraints, and documentation flow; Experience in managing multi-stakeholder environments with formal contractual structures; Excellent planning, tracking, and reporting skills – including experience with project dashboards and formal deliverables; Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, especially in relation to contractual and financial requirements; High resilience and calm in high-pressure environments; Exceptional verbal and written communication in Romanian and English; Ability to bridge communication between non-technical public sector stakeholders and technical delivery teams; Comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams; Strong knowledge of software delivery lifecycles (Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall – depending on client’s requirements); Budget tracking and financial reporting capabilities; Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar – is a plus. If you feel this role is for you, let us get to know you better! There are 2 steps left: A get-to-know HR discussion with your recruiter; A final tale with your future colleagues from the Delivery team. Our recruitment process is designed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of software development projects for the public sector, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and managing relationships with public institutions. Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure compliance with public procurement legislation.