IT Project Manager

Overview Project Manager| Celanese Business Solutions | Budapest About Celanese Celanese is a global chemical and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures products essential to everyday living. Our Budapest Business Solutions center is more than a shared service operation—we're strategic partners driving innovation across a Fortune 500 organization with operations in 30+ countries. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead high-impact, cross-functional projects and help developing our next generation of project management talent. In this role, you will independently manage medium- to large-scale projects, work closely with senior stakeholders, and drive improvements in how projects are delivered. You will lead and manage the delivery of key initiatives across Finance, IT, Supply chain, and business transformation, ensuring successful execution and business outcomes. Responsibilities What You'll Do: Manage project scope, resources, budgets (multi-million HUF), risks, and vendor relationships as Project Manager or Scrum Master. Ensure rigorous compliance with Celanese PMO governance frameworks and quality standards. Prepare executive-ready materials: business cases, project charters, RAID logs, steering committee presentations. Drive stakeholder alignment across global, cross-functional teams spanning multiple time zones. Oversee financial tracking, forecasting, and budget management using SAP. Facilitate project steering committees, preparing decision-ready recommendations for senior leadership. Provide hands-on coaching to junior Project Managers and Coordinators, accelerating their professional growth. Contribute to optimization of PMO processes, templates, and governance standards. Support internal audits and quality reviews. Qualifications What You Bring Qualifications • Minimum 5 years, proven experience as a Project Manager managing multiple IT projects from initiation through closure in a multinational or corporate environment.• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects. • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid). • Experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising junior staff (formal or informal). • Strong analytical skills with experience in risk management and quality assurance. • Smartsheet’s and SAP knowledge.• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, IT, or a related field. • PMP / PRINCE2/Scrum Master certification (CSM/PSM) is a plus. Skillset Strong communication skills (written, verbal, stakeholder management) Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented -Ownership mindset Ability to manage/drive IT-focused and business-focused projects Great collaborator, supporting others Solid understanding of PMO processes, governance, and quality controls Supervision Works independently with minimal supervision We offer: Work-life balance with hybrid working. Attractive compensation with comprehensive Cafeteria and health insurance. Growth opportunities and language courses. Doggy days at the office and company events. CSR and employee groups.