Portuguese company hires for hybrid position
Location: Lisbon or Porto, Portugal
- ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered
Work Model: Hybrid
️ Language Requirements: English C1 — mandatory | French — valued
Seniority: Senior (5+ years) (minimum 3 years managing IT-oriented projects)
Sector: Banking
Rate Between €2800 - 4000 RV / €1500 CTI
- ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success
We are looking for an experienced DORA Project Manager to join the governance team of a major international financial-services environment.
You will coordinate the practical implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) across multiple entities, translating regulatory requirements into clear plans and concrete actions.
This position combines project management, regulatory coordination, cybersecurity awareness, stakeholder engagement and executive reporting. You will work closely with technical teams, business owners, governance functions and senior management to monitor progress, resolve implementation challenges and strengthen digital operational resilience.
DORA Implementation and Project Delivery
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Maintain and continuously improve the DORA implementation roadmap.
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Translate regulatory requirements into practical actions, milestones, responsibilities and deadlines.
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Support different entities with the challenges encountered during implementation.
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Track progress against approved roadmaps and identify deviations at an early stage.
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Ensure that project milestones and commitments are delivered according to schedule.
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Challenge teams when necessary and promptly escalate delays, risks and blockers.
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Connect DORA requirements with the existing cybersecurity and IT-risk framework.
Stakeholder Coordination
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Act as the primary point of contact for assigned stakeholders and entities.
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Organize and facilitate follow-up meetings, workshops, quick-check sessions and ad hoc checkpoints.
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Support the preparation and coordination of steering committees.
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Keep technical teams, business owners and management aligned throughout the project.
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Clarify responsibilities, expected actions and upcoming deadlines.
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Answer DORA-related questions and escalate complex issues when necessary.
Hands-on Implementation Support
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Work directly with technical and business stakeholders to convert DORA requirements into concrete actions.
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Support initiatives related to network segmentation, backup, operational-resilience testing and third-party monitoring.
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Investigate implementation roadblocks and help teams identify suitable solutions.
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Produce practical guidance and “how-to” documentation for stakeholders.
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Develop knowledge in cybersecurity and operational-resilience topics that may initially be outside your main area of expertise.
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Support change-management activities associated with the regulatory implementation.
Communication and Reporting
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Produce clear and visual status reports, dashboards, executive summaries and one-page briefs.
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Communicate project status, risks, dependencies and required actions to different audiences.
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Prepare detailed analyses for senior stakeholders and management.
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Explain technical and regulatory topics clearly to non-technical audiences.
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Maintain an updated FAQ or SharePoint repository containing project information, common questions and lessons learned.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience managing IT-oriented projects.
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Proven ability to create and maintain project roadmaps.
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Experience tracking milestones, deadlines, risks, dependencies and deliverables.
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Experience producing project-status reports, dashboards and executive presentations.
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General knowledge of IT and information systems.
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Understanding of servers, networking fundamentals and the CIA triad: confidentiality, integrity and availability.
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General understanding of cybersecurity testing and security controls.
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Knowledge of cybersecurity and operational-resilience concepts.
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Ability to translate regulatory or technical requirements into practical implementation actions.
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Experience coordinating technical, business and management stakeholders.
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Ability to organize and facilitate meetings, workshops and steering committees.
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Strong experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
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Ability to communicate technical and regulatory matters to non-specialist audiences.
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Expert proficiency in English.
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Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills.
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Proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach.
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Ability to support and facilitate organizational change.
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Willingness to learn and deepen knowledge of DORA, cybersecurity and operational resilience.
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Previous experience with DORA or another financial-services regulation.
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Experience in banking, insurance or another regulated financial environment.
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Knowledge of IT risk management and cybersecurity governance.
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Experience with operational-resilience or business-continuity initiatives.
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Understanding of network segmentation, backup controls and resilience-testing programmes.
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Experience with third-party ICT risk or service-provider monitoring.
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Knowledge of Regulation (EU) 2022/2554.
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Experience working with multiple entities in an international organization.
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Knowledge of SharePoint and collaborative documentation environments.
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French proficiency.
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Experience preparing materials for senior management or executive committees.
The ideal candidate is an experienced IT Project Manager who combines strong project-delivery skills with an interest in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
You can transform complex regulatory requirements into structured roadmaps, clear responsibilities and achievable actions. You are comfortable monitoring several entities, coordinating different stakeholders, challenging delays and escalating risks when necessary.
You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences and can convert complex information into concise dashboards, executive presentations and practical guidance. You are proactive, organized, adaptable and willing to learn about unfamiliar technical topics to help the project move forward.
Previous experience with DORA, IT risk, cybersecurity, operational resilience or the financial-services sector will be particularly valuable.
When applying, please confirm:
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How many years of experience do you have managing IT-oriented projects?
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Have you managed regulatory, cybersecurity, IT-risk or operational-resilience projects?
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Do you have practical experience with DORA? If so, please describe your responsibilities.
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Have you created and maintained project roadmaps, milestones and implementation plans?
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How do you monitor project progress and identify deviations or delays?
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Have you coordinated several entities, departments or workstreams simultaneously?
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What experience do you have organizing workshops, follow-up meetings and steering committees?
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Have you worked directly with technical and business owners to implement regulatory requirements?
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What is your understanding of network segmentation, backup controls, cybersecurity testing and third-party monitoring?
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Have you prepared dashboards, one-page briefs or executive presentations for senior management?
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What is your proficiency level in Excel and PowerPoint?
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Have you used SharePoint to maintain project documentation, FAQs or knowledge repositories?
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Can you explain complex technical or regulatory subjects to non-specialist audiences?
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Have you worked in banking, insurance or another regulated financial environment?
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What is your English proficiency level?
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Do you speak French? If so, what is your proficiency level?
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Are you currently based near Lisbon or Porto?
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What is your availability to start?
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Are you available for a B2B/RV contract?
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Is the proposed rate aligned with your expectations?
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