IT Expert - Deadline 10/08/2025

The following skills and knowledge are also required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

1. Proven experience in Project/Programme Management using PM², Agile methodologies;

2. Confirmed experience as Product Owner in large organizations;

3. Demonstrable experience in partner/vendor management and contract negotiations (establishment of SLAs and MoUs) ;

4. Solid experience in transition management of large, enterprise level Information Systems;

5. Good knowledge of application lifecycle management;

6. Power usage of Commission project management tools such as Confluence and Jira;

7. Very strong drafting and communication skills at least in English, both orally and in writing; additional official languages are an asset;

8. Strong analytical skills, ability to approach problems from multiple angles and find creative solutions;

9. Ability to produce mature executive summaries, presentations and to engage with stakeholders at any levels, from operational staff to senior management;

10. Proven capacity to analyze complex information, to consider options in a clear and structured way, to propose and implement recommendations and to make sound decisions;

11. Ability to work effectively both with team members and with customers;

12. Self-motivated and autonomous, with ability to manage and follow up on multiple tasks simultaneously;

13. Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, to make timely decisions, to reprioritize tasks responding to changes in a rapidly evolving work environment;

14. Ability to develop and set up processes and structures across various fields of activities;

15. Strong ability to learn and apply new/emerging technologies.

The following specific expertise is required for the performance of tasks:

1. At least 10 years of specific expertise in technical Project/Programme Management;

2. At least 10 years of specific expertise in Vendor & Contract Management.

3. The following specific expertise will be an advantage:

4. At least 5 years of specific expertise within an EU Institution.

MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERTISE, CERTIFICATIONS)

Level of education corresponding to Level 7 of the European Qualification Framework which typically corresponds to a master’s level or 5 years of higher education.

Furthermore, as many of the following educational qualifications will be an advantage because of the advanced nature of the Programme in terms of technologies and logistics:

Science or Engineering degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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