Technical Project Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Project Manager based in Italy.

This is a remote, full-time opportunity to lead complex, high-impact technology projects across multiple teams, regions and product <areas.You> will connect business strategy with technical execution, ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered effectively and with measurable impact.The role combines project leadership, technical understanding, stakeholder management, governance and operational <excellence.You> will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Marketing, Commercial and BI teams, as well as senior leadership and external <partners.You> will play a key role in initiatives such as market launches, platform enhancements, certifications and regulatory programmes.The environment is fast-paced and highly regulated, making strong risk management, communication and decision-making <essential.You> will also contribute to project management maturity by mentoring colleagues, improving delivery practices and leveraging technology and AI-enabled tools.

Accountabilities

• Own the full lifecycle of complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and within budget.
• Lead strategic initiatives including market entries, platform enhancements, product launches, certifications and other high-impact programmes.
• Coordinate dependencies, milestones and deliverables across multiple departments and ensure effective execution.
• Partner with senior leadership and product teams to translate strategic objectives into structured project plans and actionable roadmaps.
• Support roadmap prioritisation by assessing feasibility, business impact, dependencies and delivery risks.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Marketing, Commercial and BI, facilitating collaboration and resolving conflicts.
• Mentor junior and mid-level Project Managers and contribute to improving project management standards, processes and ways of working.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, external partners, vendors and regulatory contacts through clear communication and expectation management.
• Establish and maintain project risk frameworks, lead risk workshops, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and ensure governance requirements are met.
• Manage change control processes and oversee project decisions, escalating critical risks and issues when appropriate.
• Provide technical delivery oversight by understanding the software development lifecycle, integrations, technical architecture, and frontend and backend concepts.
• Clarify requirements, help remove technical blockers and ensure technical milestones remain aligned with overall project objectives.
• Translate complex technical topics into clear business language for executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal and Risk teams on regulatory initiatives, security audits, market certifications and ISO-related projects.
• Ensure project documentation, procedures and delivery activities meet applicable governance and audit requirements.
• Prepare executive-level reporting covering progress, KPIs, risks, decisions and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate project status, documentation, workflows and reporting across project management tools and systems.
• Deliver structured presentations and updates to senior management and steering committees.
• Identify opportunities to use technology and AI-enabled tools to improve project delivery, collaboration and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional project management certification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner or an equivalent qualification.
• 3–5+ years of professional project management experience, including at least 3 years working with software development teams or technical delivery environments.
• 2–3+ years of experience in iGaming or another highly regulated digital environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Waterfall methodologies and the ability to apply the right approach based on project requirements.
• Advanced experience using Jira and other project management platforms, including reporting and workflow configuration.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-impact projects involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate confidently at both technical and executive levels.
• Solid expertise in project risk management, governance, change control and issue resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent documentation, reporting and technical communication skills, including the ability to facilitate technical discussions with engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, technical integrations and modern frontend/backend concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with regulatory, compliance or market-entry projects is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to security frameworks such as ISO 27001 is a plus.
• A proactive, structured and collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, manage ambiguity and drive projects toward successful outcomes.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Full-time position within a technology-focused project management environment.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact, complex projects with significant business and technical scope.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Commercial, Marketing and BI.
• Opportunity to work on international market launches, platform initiatives, certifications and regulatory programmes.
• Scope to influence project management standards, governance and delivery practices.
• Mentoring and leadership opportunities through supporting the development of other Project Managers.
• Opportunity to work with AI-enabled tools and modern technologies to improve project delivery and decision-making.
• Dynamic environment combining technology, iGaming and highly regulated digital operations.