Senior/Lead Project Manager

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. We are proud of: • The work we do and the innovation we drive • Our values of share, care a nd dare • A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy • Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration The opportunity We are looking for a Senior or Lead Project Manager to join our delivery team on a long-term client engagement. You will run complex software delivery end to end, working with distributed, cross-functional teams across several countries. We need someone who combines strong technical understanding with excellent soft skills, and who own outcomes rather than just processes. The ideal candidate • 6+ years of project management experience in a software development environment, including at least 3 years in client-facing roles at a service company or agency. • Technically strong: comfortable discussing architecture, integrations, APIs, environments and release processes with engineers. Able to challenge estimates and spot technical risk early. • Strong command of Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery setups. • Proven ownership of scope, timeline and budget on medium to large projects. • Experience managing several projects or workstreams at the same time. • Experience leading distributed teams across countries and time zones. • Excellent stakeholder management, including with senior client contacts. • Strong negotiation skills on scope, timelines and change requests. • Calm and constructive in escalations and difficult conversations. • Clear, structured verbal and written communication. • Hands-on with Jira and Confluence, and with MS Office. • English at B2+, with confident spoken English for client calls. Also considered • Candidates with prior Delivery Manager experience, provided they are ready to work hands-on at project level. Nice to have • A technical background (ex-engineer, BA or QA). • Relevant domain experience. • Previous experience in management Data Engineering/Science projects will be a plus • Hands-on use of AI tooling in delivery. • Professional PM certifications (PMP, PSM, PRINCE2). The role You will: • Plan, manage and control scope, budget and timeline of software delivery projects. • Act as the main point of contact for the client on day-to-day delivery and own the client relationship at project level. • Negotiate scope, priorities and change requests with client stakeholders. • Identify and manage risks, dependencies and technical issues early, working closely with tech leads. • Allocate work and manage workload across the team. • Keep a distributed team aligned, motivated and productive. • Run Agile ceremonies and continuously improve delivery processes. • Provide clear, regular reporting on status, risks and budget to the client and internal management. • Give performance feedback to team members and input into their development. • At Lead level, additionally: mentor other PMs and contribute to delivery standards across the account. If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn