IT Project Leader

We are seeking a driven and organized IT Project Leader to oversee and deliver technology projects from initiation through closure. In this role, you will lead end-to-end project lifecycles, coordinate cross-functional international teams, manage external vendors, and ensure alignement with business objectives, budgets, and quality standards. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for driving technology adoption and digital transformation, we would love to hear from you.

What we expect from you?

• 2–5 years of experience successfully leading IT projects (e.g., software implementation, digital transformation, technology deployment)

• proven experience managing external vendors and system integrators

• strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid)

• hands-on experience with budget management, financial planning, and cost reporting

• solid background in risk management, dependency tracking, and governance execution

• demonstrated ability to manage multi-level stakeholders and communicate effectively across international, cross-functional teams

• exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• fluency in English (both written and spoken)

What you can expect from us?

• work in an international and well-known tobacco company
• salary starting from 13,732 PLN gross per month
• benefit system (OK system, Medical package)
• funding for the canteen - 270 PLN monthly
• flexible working hours
• temporary employment contract
• hybrid work (office in Cracow, Czyżyny)

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this job offer is intended for people over 18 years of age

What will your tasks involve?

• end-to-end project leadership: taking full ownership of IT projects across their entire lifecycle - from initial scope definition and planning through execution, deployment, hypercare, and final closure

• planning & execution: developing and maintaining structured project plans to ensure deliverables, scope, milestones, and quality standards are met on schedule

• financial management: overseeing project budgets, including financial forecasting, cost tracking, and regular reporting on budget variances

• vendor & partner management: coordinating external vendors and system integrators to ensure all contractual deliverables and timelines are met

• stakeholder communication & governance: organizing steering committees, team syncs, and status updates to keep business leaders and partners informed and aligned

• risk & issue resolution: proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, driving quick resolution to keep workstreams moving smoothly

• cross-functional coordination: aligning diverse teams—including business, IT, vendors, procurement, legal, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations

• change & compliance management: managing change requests with proper impact assessments while ensuring compliance with established standards, architecture, and security protocols

• documentation & delivery support: partnering with solution experts and architects to maintain high-quality project documentation and support solution adoption during testing and rollout