Senior Project Manager

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bucharest

Reporting To: Michaela Shields

Description

RecoTek is Reconomy’s new centralized technology hub located in Bucharest, Romania, officially launched in February 2024. Serving as the backbone of Reconomy’s tech operations, it consolidates inhouse expertise across all Reconomy brands to accelerate platform development and enhance service delivery.

Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources, helping reduce waste, optimise their supply chains, and contribute in a meaningful way toward the circular economy

Reconomy is bending the edges of linear business models across the world, integrating circular economy strategies and processes into everyday operations. We have the tools, talent and technology that enable customers to harness the full and inherent value of their resources, with integrated global operations in over 80 countries across the world.

Reconomy’s full range of capabilities are organized into 3 ‘loops’: Recycle, Comply and Re-use, each providing opportunities for circularity within the wider resource cycle.

Recycle loop is utilising the latest technology and data to enable customers to make the best possible use of their materials.
Comply loop is enabling customers to solve increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert knowledge and thought leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.
Re-use loop is providing intelligent technology platforms and agile delivery models for pre-retail logistics and product returns, fulfilment and processing, on behalf of many of Europe’s largest retailers.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our Comply function in Bucharest. In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex technology initiatives, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, clients, and senior stakeholders, managing a significant portfolio of projects and coordinating the preparation of RFPs and RFIs. This is a strategic role with high visibility and impact across the organization.

What we need from you

Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex IT projects and programs.
Manage a portfolio of projects exceeding €10 million, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and managing changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
Foster strong stakeholder and client relationships, ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate and support the preparation of RFP/RFI responses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality proposals.
Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Ensure governance and reporting, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
Promote continuous improvement and best practices in project management.

7+ years of experience in IT project or program management, delivering complex initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale programs (€10M+).
Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).
Fluency in English.

Nice to Have:

PMP certification or equivalent.
Experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, or SaaS platforms.
Familiarity with international project environments.
Willingness to travel periodically to Germany and the UK.

Extensive IT Project Management experience, delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget.
Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills.
Proven ability to manage large-scale programs and financial oversight.

What we offer

This role offers you the chance to work in a friendly, diverse and international environment, along with colleagues who will share your passion for innovation, agile-working and growth. You will also be able to develop your skills within the exciting and challenging market of Reverse Logistics!
Hybrid working environment
Training and development to keep you in touch with the latest technologies and the opportunities to apply your learning.
We offer a competitive salary alongside other benefits*
Our office is easily accessible located near the city center of Bucharest, and designed to make you feel at home
21 working days of annual leave, plus 2 additional days allowed for participation in volunteering programs, and 1 extra day off for your birthday
Meal vouchers: 40 RON per working day (taxed according to current legislation)
Private medical subscription at Regina Maria.

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