We are looking for a Project Manager working for a team within a European institute.

This is a fully remote opportunity for a professional with a strong background in IT Project Management, PMO governance, Agile methodologies, and Microsoft Power Platform tools.

The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring project maturity, ensuring compliance with project management standards, supporting Project Managers, and maintaining reporting and portfolio management tools. The role combines project governance expertise with hands-on experience in Power BI, Power Automate, Jira, and SharePoint.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess project maturity against established project management methodologies and recommend improvements to ensure compliance.
- Maintain and enhance PMO tools supporting project planning, status reporting, risk management, and portfolio-level monitoring, using Power BI, Power Automate, Jira, and SharePoint.
- Guide project teams on the implementation of project management methodologies and review project management deliverables.
- Support Project Managers in complying with IT governance policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the review of project estimates, timelines, costs, and resource requirements.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of project plans, monitor progress, and deliver accurate and timely reports.
- Monitor project costs, schedules, and resources, identifying deviations and reviewing corrective actions.
- Define and manage change control procedures,



ensuring that proposed project changes are properly assessed and agreed upon with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide coaching and guidance to project teams on project management practices and Agile ways of working.

Requirements

- At least 3 years of experience in a PMO role, supporting project governance, monitoring, and reporting activities.
- At least 3 years of experience managing or supporting IT projects.
- At least 3 years of experience working in an Agile software development environment.
- Advanced project management certification, such as PM², PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, PMBOK, or equivalent.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of Scrum, including roles, ceremonies, and artefacts.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Automate and Power Query.
- At least 3 years of experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- At least 3 years of experience using Jira for project tracking and management.
- At least 3 years of experience administering Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Good knowledge of project management methodologies, including PM², PRINCE2, PMBOK, and Scrum.
- Experience as a coach or trainer, supporting teams in adopting methodologies and best practices.




- Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured, and professional documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment, demonstrating initiative, collaboration, and a strong understanding of different business and technical perspectives.
- Eligibility to obtain EU-27 Security Clearance, as the role involves access to sensitive information and secure environments.

What We Offer

- Fully remote working model, offering flexibility in your day-to-day work.
- Exposure to project governance, Agile delivery practices, and enterprise-level Microsoft technologies.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on projects with a European impact.

Founded in 1997 in Brussels, UpcoMinds is a reliable IT partner specializing in Project Development, Consulting, Strategic Teaming, and R&D; & Innovation.

With offices in Belgium, Greece, and Cyprus, we support organizations across Europe in delivering complex, high-impact technology initiatives. Our team of 200+ professionals operates in an agile and hybrid working model.

UpcoMinds is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates.

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