Project Manager – Public Sector Information Systems

We are seeking an
experienced Project Manager
to lead and coordinate
information technology projects in the public sector
. The role focuses on the successful delivery of digital solutions, information systems, and modernization initiatives that support public administration and citizen services. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex IT projects, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong ability to engage effectively with public sector stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll do:

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end management of IT implementation projects for public sector organizations.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with contractual and business requirements.
• Monitor and control project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, progress reports, and risk registers.
• Ensure adherence to public procurement, documentation, and reporting procedures.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact between public sector clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with technical and functional experts to ensure project goals meet user and organizational needs.
• Facilitate communication among multiple stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee acceptance testing, user training, and handover procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management methodologies and best practices.

Team & Vendor Coordination

• Collaborate with functional and technical teams, ensuring effective task allocation and follow-up.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and technology providers to ensure smooth execution.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional development within the project team.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience (5+ years) managing IT projects, preferably within or for public sector organizations.
• Familiarity with information systems, digital transformation, or public administration workflows.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience with public procurement frameworks, contracts, and project reporting obligations is an advantage.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PM², or similar).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

What we offer:

Hybrid working options.

Competitive salary package.

Health and life insurance for you and/or your family.

Participation in amazing projects.

Receive constructive feedback regularly.

You will be trained in globally-leading products and methodologies.

You will work on market-leading, real-life projects for the top organizations in the region.

You will collaborate with top-notch professionals.

You will learn to "partner" with a Customer, "be on the same boat", and work towards a common goal.

You will "live" a project from inception to go-live and operation.

You will learn "what it takes" to deliver a successful project and be part of it.

You will be encouraged to develop fresh ideas, novel approaches, and new abilities.

You will be coached by high-calibre consultants and fellow team members and coach others to success.

Cognity's Core Values:

• We value each employee as an individual and provide an environment where you can do your best work.
• We work together as teams to realise our vision and realise our customer's vision
• Our success is based on our customer's success
• We achieve through excellence, exhibiting the highest levels of professionalism, competency, and ethics
• We take informed action, by considering all relevant information and looking for creative solutions
• We recognize the importance of open, honest, and respectful communication to achieve our business goals

Cognity is committed to ethical and environmentally-friendly practices that support Sustainability. We adhere to the environmental/green legislation, we have streamlined business processes, creating less waste and using less energy, we perform recycling of paper, batteries, plastic, etc. materials and we collaborate with Partners and Vendors that are also committed to Sustainability. Furthermore, we follow a "local-first" policy with regard to sourcing materials, people, and other resources, minimizing the environmental impact of our everyday choices.

Being a services company, we already have a minimal environmental impact (no production lines, physical materials, etc.), but we always strive to further minimize this impact in our daily operations, minimize energy consumption, work-from-home, minimize printing, car policy with reduced emissions, recycle, buy-local, etc. Our People play a vital role in the everyday application of the Sustainability policy and we have secured their buy-in and commitment. Finally, Cognity is regularly reviewing its Sustainability policy to be updated and adhere to the then-current sustainability and green/environmental legislation and best practices introduced.

We act ethically and with integrity in all our business operations and we comply with anti-corruption laws, such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act, in all countries in which we do business.