IT Project Manager, Athens, Onsite

Recruitment Services is seeking a highly experienced IT Project Manager to join a leading organization and take ownership of the successful delivery of large-scale, high-impact IT projects.

Our client is a well-established market leader with a long-standing presence in digital archiving, document digitization and document management solutions. The company partners with major organizations, supporting their digital transformation journey by delivering secure, scalable and efficient information management systems.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an IT Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the end-to-end delivery of complex IT programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while maintaining full accountability for project performance, financial outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, business acumen and technical understanding, with direct exposure to P&L management and executive-level decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Manage the full lifecycle of complex IT projects

• Define and control project scope, objectives, timelines and resources

• Oversee multiple workstreams within program structures

• Represent the company in steering committees and executive forums

P&L & Financial Governance

• Monitor project budgets and ensure cost control

• Analyze variances between forecasted and actual costs

• Manage change requests with financial impact assessment

• Contribute to safeguarding positive project margins

Business Analysis & Value Realization

• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications

• Develop business cases and cost–benefit analyses

• Define and monitor project KPIs

• Assess business value realization post go-live

Risk, Governance & Change Management

• Identify and manage project risks

• Implement structured change management processes

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations

• Manage escalations at senior levels

Stakeholder & Contractual Management

• Manage relationships with public sector entities and key stakeholders

• Align technical delivery with business expectations

• Negotiate scope adjustments where necessary

• Oversee UAT, go-live and post-implementation reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

• 7–10+ years of experience managing complex IT projects

• Proven experience in high-budget public sector projects

• Experience in P&L monitoring and financial oversight of projects

• Ability to develop business cases and perform cost analysis

• Strong knowledge of Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies

• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certifications considered a strong asset

• Excellent command of English

What We Offer

• A senior role with ownership of high-impact, large-scale IT projects

• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives and complex program delivery

• Direct interaction with executive stakeholders and decision-making processes

• Opportunities for professional growth within a stable and established organization

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and seniority

Our client offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where professionals can lead impactful projects, drive digital transformation initiatives and further develop their expertise in complex IT program delivery.

Join a team where your work contributes directly to the evolution of modern information management and large-scale digital transformation projects.

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