Senior IT Project Lead (m/f/d) for Vantage Towers

## At Vantage Towers, we’re on a mission to power Europe’s sustainable digital transformation. As a leading tower company, we’re ushering in an era of technology-driven advances to help connect people, businesses, and internet-enabled devices like never before. We combine the scale, stability and quality of our tower network with the agility, optimism and energy of a start-up. As a young TowerCo, we have already achieved strong results with a continued focus on accelerating growth and a special emphasis put on sustainability. As part of our team, you’ll work in a dynamic and multicultural environment that embraces open communication, collaboration and teamwork. If you’re ready to take responsibility and shape the future of telco infrastructure with us, then let’s level up in your career and reach the top – together. Your Responsibilities * You drive strategic IT, SaaS, and enterprise-wide business transformation programs from inception to successful completion. * You establish and refine modern project governance models, introducing innovative practices and AI-supported ways of working. * You engage directly with executive stakeholders and lead Steering Committees to secure alignment across complex, multi-vendor environments. * You build strong, trusted partnerships across cross-functional business lines and external partners. * You take full ownership of successful execution by proactively identifying risks, managing dependencies, and driving early mitigations. * You challenge the status quo, drive continuous organizational improvement, and solve problems independently rather than escalating them. * You mentor, coach, and collaborate with team colleagues to cultivate high delivery standards and foster a growth mindset. Your Profile * Extensive professional experience leading large-scale digital or enterprise technology transformations rather than just standard operational IT projects. * A strong, proven track record in strategic positions such as an IT Transformation Manager, Senior Program Manager, or Technology Delivery Manager. * Deep expertise in business-IT alignment, executive stakeholder management, and navigating international or multi-country organizations. * Exceptional ownership, resilience, and personal accountability with a demonstrated ability to operate autonomously with minimal guidance. * Outstanding communication and influencing skills, showing a clear ability to drive change and build consensus without formal authority. * A natural curiosity for emerging trends, a growth mindset, and a strong passion for adopting AI-enabled project practices. * Full fluency in both written and spoken English. At Vantage Towers we operate in 8 different European countries. This role will be based in Portugal. ## What we offer – Flexibility & Growth Opportunities: * Flexible work: we offer a hybrid working model, which allows you to work 2 days per week from our Lisbon office and 3 days remote. * Top Equipment: you receive a new laptop as well as a mobile plan & device * Salary & Vacation: you will receive an attractive salary package. Additionally, you can profit from a meal allowance delivered on a Pluxee card (10.20€/day) and 7 extra vacation days * Work-Life-Balance: we offer nursery subsidy and parental leave support * Learning & Growth: LinkedIn Learning, individual support for your professional and personal development as well as international career opportunities * Health & Social Care: profit from a Pension plan, full health insurances (for you and co-payment for family members) and life insurance * Team & Culture: work in a diverse, multiculture team which is committed to the values: Accountability, Respect, Teamwork and Trust. We offer the unique opportunity to shape our organization – together as OneVT. Are you ready to create the future of digital telco infrastructure together with us? Then we are happy to receive your CV. Depending on the role, we generally invite you to two-three rounds of interviews before you receive an offer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications from all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability are more than welcome. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can support you. Not the right match? We have plenty of other opportunities to choose from here. #LI-Hybrid