Technical Project Manager page is loaded Technical Project Manager Apply locations Lisbon, Praça José Queirós time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R085273 We're the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.
Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what's possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.
Job Details Why this job is important Are you ready to be part of a monumental transformation in the world of technology? Kantar's Worldpanel Division is embarking on an ambitious journey, investing heavily in revolutionising our global online delivery platforms, data collection methods, and overall approach to technology and engineering development. We're on a mission to make technology a cornerstone of our future success, fundamentally altering the way we engage with technology.
As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of our technical projects, from inception to completion. Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring client satisfaction, mitigating risks, and optimising project performance. Acting as a liaison between clients, project teams, and executive leadership, you'll facilitate seamless communication and collaboration to achieve project objectives.
What you'll be doing Conduct daily stand-up meetings with the development team to track progress and address any challenges.Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.Develop and maintain project timelines and budgets.Facilitate sprint planning and retrospectives.Manage project risks, issues, and develop mitigation strategies.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and agile best practices.Coordinate with other areas and teams to ensure project alignment and integration.Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders and senior management.The skills & experience needed as Technical Project Manager Solid understanding of software development life cycle models, with expertise in Agile and traditional project management principles.Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies in enterprise-level application development projects.Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met.Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands.Proficiency in Agile Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira/Greenhopper, Rally, VersionOne, or equivalent.Experience overseeing multi-function project teams, including Developers and QA personnel.Balanced business/technical background.Fluent in Portuguese and English.Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels, including the executive level.Prior experience working with Big Data platforms is a plus.What's in it for you Flexible hybrid workingUp to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteeringMeal voucher and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport costs, education related and moreWe are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
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Portugal Why join Kantar? We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
About UsKANTAR Kantar is the world's leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar's 25000 people help the world's leading organisations succeed and grow.
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