Senior IT Project Manager / Program Manager Sofia (m/f/d)

About Rhino Project & Tech Hub Bulgaria

Rhino Project & Tech Hub Sofia (Bulgaria) is a newly established nearshore delivery center and a subsidiary of the German, award-winning Rhino Management Consulting. We are currently building and growing our team in Bulgaria to support large-scale, complex client engagements across Europe with a focus on Germany and UK.

As part of an experienced and highly regarded consulting group, we support top-tier clients in harnessing the power of technology to achieve their strategic and operational business goals. Our focus is on excellence, impact, and long-term partnerships.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager / Program Manager with more than 10 years of experience in managing complex, large-scale IT programs.

You will be part of an expert consulting environment, working closely with highly experienced management and technology consultants to deliver measurable value to our clients. As a senior professional, you will play a crucial role in shaping and driving complex programs, while continuously developing your own expertise in a demanding, fast-paced international consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage large-scale client infrastructure and IT transformation programs with 25+ FTEs
  • Set up and structure IT programs end-to-end, including creating roadmaps, timelines, governance models, and defining roles and responsibilities
  • Ensure full transparency of activities, progress, risks, and dependencies, including direct reporting to the client’s CIO or senior management
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (consultants, engineers, architects, business units) to drive project success
  • Continuously monitor quality, budget, and timeline performance
  • Ensure high client satisfaction and long-term engagement success

Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

  • 10+ years of professional experience in IT project and/or program management
  • Proven track record of managing complex client engagements of 25+ FTE and budgets of 5+ million EUR
  • Experience in international environments; experience with German clients is a strong plus

Skills and Competencies

  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of addressing senior management and C-level stakeholders
  • Proven decision-making competence and ability to present structured options and recommendations to senior management
  • High level of ownership, reliability, and accountability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Advanced English proficiency (minimum C1 level required)
  • German language skills are considered a strong advantage

Benefits

  • Premium salary and attractive performance-based bonus structure
  • Hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to be part of a newly built, high-impact team within an award-winning management consulting company
  • Exposure to top-tier, international clients and large-scale transformation programs
  • Excellent professional growth and development opportunities

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application including a detailed CV outlining their experience and qualifications via the submission form below.

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