Senior Project Management Specialist

Company Description

Arηs is a fully independent group of companies specialized in managing complex IT projects and systems for large organisations, focusing on state-of-the-art software development, digital trust, cloud, data science, mobile development, machine learning and infrastructure services.

We are composed of 16 entities across 8 countries worldwide that are unified by the Arηs Group, with more than 2500 consultants. This corporate structure enables us to respond quickly to market changes and customer requests, and to communicate and make decisions without layers of bureaucracy.

Established in 2016, the Greek entity Arηs Developments Hellas aims to extend Arηs Group activities dedicated to the European market providing high-quality services in Software Development, covering the entire application development lifecycle.

Job Description

• Provide organisational support for the planning and execution of ICT-related project activities.
• Independently manage IT projects across all phases of the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure).
• Conduct business analysis to assess problems and gather requirements to define project deliverables for the client's stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day project operations to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and scope.
• Evaluate deliverables from external contractors and oversee outsourced IT developments.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, proposing mitigation actions when necessary.
• Design, plan, and execute user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Prepare presentations, reports, and performance statistics on project progress and outcomes.
• Act as a liaison between ICT service delivery and application lifecycle management to optimize delivery efficiency.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of quality control KPIs.
• Temporarily act as technical owner for existing IT applications to assist with evolutionary maintenance.
• Manage project-related activities using Atlassian Suite, Azure DevOps, or equivalent platforms.
• Execute tasks in accordance with the client's project management and enterprise architecture methodologies.
• Deliver projects involving technologies such as MS SharePoint, Drupal, MS Dynamics, and .NET applications.
• Apply BPMN modelling techniques within frameworks such as TOGAF or Gartner Enterprise Architecture practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Fluency in English, to at least B2 level according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• Proven experience in project coordination and training procedure implementation, using a recognized project management methodology.
• Demonstrated background in managing digital and ICT-related projects.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office (advanced), MS Project, and Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience managing outsourced IT developments, preferably within an international environment.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and hybrid project management approaches.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience drafting structured documentation and progress reports.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in tools such as Atlassian Suite, Azure DevOps, or similar task management platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies (TOGAF, Gartner EA, etc.).
• Experience working with MS SharePoint, Drupal, MS Dynamics, and .NET ecosystems.
• Ability to create BPMN diagrams and apply process modelling techniques.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Project Management certification, such as PRINCE2, PM², or PMP.
• Additional training or certification in Agile, Scrum, or ITIL is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.