Apgar Consulting

Apgar Consulting is a leading data consulting firm, recognized by analysts, that supports its clients on their journey to build a foundation for reliable data. From raising awareness among people and organizational changes to technology empowerment and support, we design and deliver customized solutions that provide data consistently, securely, and accurately.
About company

Project manager - data & ai projects

Remote

location Porto

date October 18, 2026

types Full-time

Sobre a vaga

We are looking for a Project Manager who can combine end-to-end project management with strong financial and operational project oversight. You will play a central role in coordinating complex Data & AI projects involving internal teams, external partners and multiple stakeholders.

O que vais fazer
  • Manage and coordinate Data & AI projects from planning through execution, monitoring and closure
  • Define and maintain project scope, milestones, work plans, responsibilities, dependencies, resources and budgets
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners, ensuring alignment on priorities, responsibilities, deliverables and timelines
  • Daily project management by organizing project governance and operational meetings, prepare agendas, presentations, and minutes, document decisions, assign follow-up actions, and monitor their completion
  • Monitor project financial performance and ensure consistency across budgets, forecasts and actual costs
  • Reconcile and analyse financial and operational information, identifying variances, inconsistencies and trends requiring attention
  • Work with Finance, project teams and other stakeholders to understand the causes of variances and define the required corrective actions
  • Support project investment capitalisation activities and ensure the quality and traceability of the underlying information
  • Prepare periodic project reporting by consolidating operational and financial information
  • Produce status reports, dashboards, executive presentations and project documentation, translating detailed information into clear management insights
  • Maintain project risk, issue, decision and action logs, ensuring consistent follow-up through to resolution
  • Organise and facilitate project governance and follow-up meetings, ensuring clear decisions, action ownership and next steps
  • Ensure the quality, organisation and traceability of project documentation and key deliverables
  • Promote effective project management practices and continuous improvement in project monitoring and control
O que é pedido
  • +2 years of Professional experience in Project Management, PMO or a comparable role
  • Hands-on experience managing projects across planning, scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, budgets and reporting
  • Strong ownership and reliable follow-through, taking issues through to resolution rather than only reporting them
  • Experience in project financial oversight, with the ability to analyse budgets, forecasts, costs and variances
  • Strong analytical skills and very good command of Excel, including the ability to structure, reconcile and analyse financial and operational data
  • Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and work with different stakeholders to resolve them
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, while maintaining a clear view of the wider project objectives
  • Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including technical teams, Finance, management and external partners
  • Experience preparing management reports and executive-level presentations
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in complex project environments
  • Excellent written and spoken English
Valorizado
  • Experience with European R&D funds and projects
  • Experience with Data, Artificial Intelligence, software or technology transformation projects
  • Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple companies, suppliers or partners
  • Experience in financial project control, project accounting or investment capitalisation
  • Knowledge of SAP and/or Ariba
  • Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project management methodologies
  • A project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, AgilePM, Scrum or equivalent
O que é oferecido
  • An international environment and challenging projects in Data & AI
  • A high level of autonomy and meaningful responsibility for project outcomes
  • The opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
  • Professional development in a role combining Project Management, financial oversight, technology and innovation
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • A flexible hybrid working model
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package

✸ Benefícios e vantagens (8)

  • Apoio ao home-office
  • Comida, fruta e bebida
  • Ginásio & atividades desportivas
  • Mais de 22 dias de férias
  • Plafond certificações e conferências
  • Programa de descontos
  • Seguro de saúde
  • Suporte psicológico

✸ Valores e cultura (9)

  • Ambiente internacional
  • Amigos fora do trabalho
  • Códigos de alta qualidade
  • Crenças e religião
  • Híbrido
  • Igualdade de género
  • Incentivo à criatividade & inovação
  • Metodologias ágeis
  • Tecnologias de ponta
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