IT PROJECT MANAGER – INSURANCE SECTOR (REMOTE)

IT PROJECT MANAGER – INSURANCE SECTOR (REMOTE EUROPE)

Portuguese company hires for remote position

Location: Europe — Client based in Luxembourg

Work Model: 100% Remote (Europe)

️ Language Requirements: English C1 mandatory; French is a plus

Seniority: Senior (6+ years in IT, including 3+ years in IT Project Management)

Sector: Insurance / Financial Services

Duration: 6 months, with possibility of renewal

Rate Between €5500 - 6200/month B2B (RV) or €3500–€3700 gross/month CTI + benefits

• ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a large, international organisation operating in the insurance sector, with the final client based in Luxembourg. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating IT projects across Software Development, Workplace Services, and IT Infrastructure, ensuring effective collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and results-oriented professional with at least 6 years of professional experience in IT, including a minimum of 3 years in IT Project Management, preferably within software development environments and with solid knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack. The position is 100% remote from Europe, supporting a Luxembourg-based client in a complex international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee IT projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Manage projects across Software Development, Workplace Services, and IT Infrastructure environments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including software developers, infrastructure specialists, workplace teams, and business stakeholders.
• Oversee projects involving Microsoft technologies and solutions, ensuring effective collaboration with technical teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective prioritisation, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact between technical teams, business units, and external service providers.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Organise and lead project meetings, follow-ups, and status reporting activities.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment between stakeholders across different departments and geographical locations.
• Support project governance, documentation, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of IT transformation and technology-related projects within a complex international organisation.

"Must Have" (Mandatory) Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in IT, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience managing IT projects.
• Previous experience in Software Development environments, with a solid understanding of software delivery processes and development lifecycles.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, with the ability to understand technical requirements, coordinate Microsoft-based projects, and communicate effectively with development and infrastructure teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as .NET / C#, Azure, SQL Server, and Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to Workplace Services and/or IT Infrastructure projects is highly valued.
• Strong project coordination, planning, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive, energetic, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Good understanding of IT project delivery methodologies, including Agile and/or Waterfall.
• English proficiency at C1 level or above is mandatory, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with international stakeholders.
• Availability to work remotely within Europe.

"Nice to Have" Requirements

• Previous experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sector.
• Experience working with Luxembourg-based clients or within the Luxembourg financial services market.
• Experience working in multinational or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of additional Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Power Platform.
• Experience coordinating cloud migration, application modernisation, or digital workplace projects.
• Familiarity with IT Infrastructure, Workplace Services, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar.
• Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, or equivalent).
• French language skills are an advantage, but not mandatory.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an energetic and adaptable IT professional with 6+ years of experience in IT, including at least 3 years in Project Management, a strong understanding of software development environments, and good knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem.

This professional should combine excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills with a practical understanding of Microsoft technologies and C1-level English proficiency, ensuring smooth project delivery for a Luxembourg-based insurance client within a large, complex, and international business environment.

The role does not require hands-on software development experience, but candidates must demonstrate sufficient technical understanding to effectively manage Microsoft-based IT projects and collaborate with technical teams.

5 Questions for Candidates

• How many years of experience do you have in IT and IT Project Management?
• Have you managed software development projects involving Microsoft technologies such as .NET, Azure or SQL Server?
• Do you have experience coordinating Workplace Services or IT Infrastructure projects?
• Have you managed multiple projects simultaneously using Agile or Waterfall methodologies?
• Are you currently based in Europe, fluent in English at C1 level and available for a 6-month remote project?

Keywords

IT Project Manager, Microsoft Stack, .NET, C#, Azure, SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Software Development, IT Infrastructure, Workplace Services, Agile, Waterfall, Stakeholder Management, Insurance, Financial Services, Luxembourg, Remote Europe

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