Universo is a financial institution leader in the issuance of credit cards in Portugal (“Cartão Universo”) with more than 1 million customers. It has the goal of disrupting the banking industry in Portugal by innovating in the area of consumer payments, credit and insurance.

Our clients are the stars that set our course and make our work shine.

Want to be part of our Universe?

We are hiring a Project Manager.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead and facilitate recurring meetings to follow up on project progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the backlog, ensuring items are well-defined, prioritized, and estimated (ready for development)
• Manage project resources, including the team, budget, and infrastructure, ensuring efficient use of available resources
• Guide and empower the development team, ensuring adherence to the project management methodology
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide guidance and support to remove impediments and obstacles hindering the team’s progress, ensuring a continuous workflow and sustained productivity
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders and the development team
• Maintain transparency and effective communication with project stakeholders, keeping them informed of status and outcomes
• Monitor project progress to ensure goals and milestones are achieved within the defined timeline and budget
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks
• Prepare detailed project reports and documentation for senior management and other stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle
• Demonstrate a proactive and collaborative attitude in problem-solving

If you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in IT environments for over 3 years
• In-depth knowledge of various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• High resilience and perseverance in solving complex problems
• Ability to work in a dynamic, results-oriented environment
• Capability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize tasks across different teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure
• Familiarity with project management tools
• Experience and knowledge in DevOps (MS Azure) is a plus
• Scrum Master certification (PSM I or CSM) is preferred
• Project Manager certification (PMP – Project Management Professional) is preferred
• Proficiency in English

If you are:

• Proactive and curious
• Team-oriented and a clear communicator
• Organized and goal-oriented
• Reliable and ambitious

What we offer:

• Flextime and a hybrid working model, allowing you to work smarter instead of longer
• Professional growth –you will have a personalized training plan
• A diverse and inclusive working community, where working together is not only a large part of our day-to-day, but one of the most important essentials of our Universe
• Extensive senior management exposure

We aim for greatness and boldness. We want to achieve the extraordinary, bringing your full self to what you do.

If you believe you can be a part of our Universe, please submit your CV.