Responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating cross-functional projects and programs
to ensure the successful delivery of business initiatives, overseeing project scope, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication to align business goals with technical execution.
Client Details
The company is a well-established, large-sized enterprise within the life science industry. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to advancing technology solutions to support their operations.
Description
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Business Consulting Manager, he/she will manage the following functions:
Project Manager Functions:
* Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring that scope, timelines, resources, and budget are defined, monitored, and delivered according to the agreed objectives.
* Drive the design, planning, and implementation of project solutions, ensuring they add value, meet quality standards, and integrate correctly with existing processes and systems.
* Oversee proactive and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to optimize project delivery methodologies, processes, and tools.
* Promote and maximize adoption of new solutions by coordinating change management activities, communication, and user enablement.
* Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including analysts, developers, vendors, and business representatives, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
* Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.
* Ensure proper project documentation, including scope definitions, plans, decisions, risks, and lessons learned.
* Collaborate proactively with other internal and external teams, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment across initiatives.
* Guarantee that project outcomes meet business expectations, adhere to quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget.
* Maintain the relationship with customers and logistic operators.
Business Analyst / Operational Demand Management Functions:
* Build and maintain strong connections between business stakeholders and technology teams, acting as a bridge to capture, prioritize, and communicate operational needs from the business side to the tech teams, ensuring that business requirements add value and are clearly understood and effectively transferred for implementation.
* Design and maintain an architecture of applications, integrations, and data that responds to business needs and meets IT standards.
* Lead and facilitate meetings, workshops, and governance forums to gather requirements, define priorities, validate solutions, and support informed decision-making.
* Maintain a strong understanding of business processes, leveraging this knowledge to ensure that proposed solutions are aligned with operational realities and strategic objectives.
* Analyze business requests in depth, challenging assumptions and distinguishing between stated needs and underlying requirements to ensure clarity and accuracy in solution design.
* Proactively identify and propose opportunities for process improvement within the business area, collaborating with stakeholders to drive efficiency and innovation.
* Develop high-level blueprint designs that translate business needs into actionable, strategic solutions for technology teams.
Profile
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
* Project management certifications, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum, are highly valued.
* Master's degree (MBA or similar) is a plus.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
· Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)..
* Solid experience in project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
* Experience working in IT environments and coordinating with technical and development teams (desirable).
* Fluent English and Spanish, both spoken and written. Additional languages are a plus.
APTITUDES & ABILITIES
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; able to interpret complex information and identify key insights
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities; skilled at fostering collaboration and aligning diverse audiences
* Proven leadership and teamwork orientation; able to guide teams, lead meetings, and facilitate alignment between technical and business stakeholders
* Strong organizational and planning skills; capable of managing multiple projects, scheduling, and ensuring timely delivery
* Ability to translate business needs into clear project objectives and actionable plans; develop high-level technical vision for solutions
* Process-oriented and proactive mindset; focused on structure, efficiency, continuous improvement, and anticipating issues
* Subject-matter expertise with hands-on experience in project environments; able to deliver added value for current and future needs
* Ability to drive innovation, lead change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within teams and the organization.
EXPERIENCE
* More than 5 years of professional experience in project management, preferably within service-oriented or consulting companies.
* Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering IT or business transformation projects.
* Proven track record managing projects with international scope, including coordination of geographically distributed internal and external teams.
* Strong market awareness and understanding of current solutions, technologies, and industry trends relevant to project delivery and digital transformation.
Job Offer
* Competitive salary fix + 10% Bonus.
* Permanent contract with end client.
* Opportunity to work within the life science industry in Barcelona.
* Collaborative work environment with a focus on technology and innovation.
* Professional development and growth opportunities.
* Multiple social benefits + health insurance for you and your family.
* Hybrid work.
Desired Skills and Experience
MISSION:
Responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating cross-functional projects and programs to ensure the successful delivery of business initiatives, overseeing project scope, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication to align business goals with technical execution.
In addition to driving continuous improvement in project methodologies and fostering collaboration across teams, he/she will also manage operational demand by acting as a key liaison with business stakeholders-capturing and prioritizing their needs and ensuring these are effectively transferred to the delivery team for implementation.
This combined approach guarantees that the organization receives solutions that are valuable, high-quality, and efficient, while also ensuring that business requirements are thoroughly understood and effectively met.
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
* Project management certifications, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum, are highly valued.
* Master's degree (MBA or similar) is a plus.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
· Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)..
* Solid experience in project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
* Experience working in IT environments and coordinating with technical and development teams (desirable).
* Fluent English and Spanish, both spoken and written. Additional languages are a plus.