IT Project Manager & Project Management Office (w/m/d)

It’s time
for boarding! Join us as IT Project Manager & Project Management Office (PMO) and lead the planning, governance, and successful execution of strategic IT projects, while establishing and advancing a best-in-class Project Management Office that delivers transparency, efficiency, and business value.
River Advice is the world’s leading independent manager of river vessels. Under the umbrella of UNITED WATERWAYS, the group—with over 4,000 employees—represents a fleet of more than 100 passenger and event vessels on Europe’s inland waterways. With a broad range of services—from shipowning, crew, nautical, and technical management to hospitality & catering, safety & security, ship financing, charter brokerage, insurance management, new-build and refit support, and ship ICT—we support our clients in all areas of passenger inland waterway shipping.
Your responsibilities:
Lead and deliver IT projects and transformation initiatives from planning through successful implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies while monitoring progress and ensuring on-time delivery
Coordinate cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, external partners, and vendors to drive effective collaboration and decision-making
Ensure transparent project governance through clear stakeholder communication, comprehensive documentation, and smooth transition into operations
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve PMO standards, governance, methodologies, and project management best practices
Provide transparency across the IT project portfolio, including project status, priorities, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies
Prepare portfolio reporting and support project prioritization, strategic planning, and decision-making for IT leadership
Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes, reporting quality, resource planning, and compliance with project management standards
Your profile:
Degree in computer science, business informatics, or a comparable qualification
Experience in managing IT projects
Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments, including network and server infrastructure, Microsoft cloud technologies, IT security, IT service management (ITIL), and application management
English at business-fluent level, German is a plus
Structured, independent way of working
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical and solution-oriented thinking
Interest in new technologies and innovation
What to expect at River Advice
:
An interesting, varied, and independent role with a high degree of autonomy in a fascinating, dynamic industry
Long-term career opportunities within the UNITED WATERWAYS Group
A supportive, experienced team
A thorough introduction to the job
We offer you a thorough introduction to the role and a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic industry, office space in the beautiful city of Porto, long-term career development opportunities within the UNITED WATERWAYS Group, and a supportive, international, and experienced team at an expanding company.
Do you think you’re the person we’re looking for? If so, we look forward to having you join our team and help us navigate Europe’s waterways!
We look forward to receiving your complete application, including details of your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.