Project Manager / Product Owner
Italy, Rome
Full-time
Permanent employee
38,000 - 45,000 € per year
Job summary (Short promotional text)
We are looking for a Project Manager / Product Owner to join our team in Rome, driving the delivery of IT and innovation projects. You will work at the intersection of business and technology, collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders while contributing to projects within the European innovation ecosystem.
Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below
To successfully deliver high-quality IT projects while acting as the bridge between business needs and technical execution, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and impact across all project phases.
Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IT/software projects (scope, timing, quality)
- Act as Product Owner, managing and prioritizing the product backlog
- Translate business needs into clear technical requirements
- Collaborate closely with developers and technical teams
Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
- Apply Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) in daily project execution
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including international partners
- Monitor project performance and manage risks and dependencies
- Contribute to projects within the EU innovation ecosystem (e.g. Horizon Europe)
Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management and/or Product Ownership
- Proven experience in hands-on project delivery within software environments
- Strong experience working with developers and technical teams
- Solid knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Exposure to EU-funded projects or European innovation ecosystem is a strong plus
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Based in Rome or able to relocate immediately and work 2–3 days onsite
Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- Work on impact-driven European innovation projects
- Be part of a dynamic, international environment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Europe
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and EU programs
Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)
- High level of ownership and autonomy
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Competitive salary package (€38k–€45k)
- Opportunity for professional growth within a leading innovation consultancy
About us
PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.
PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.
PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.