Project Manager (People PMO)

About the role

You will establish the operational foundation for the newly formed People PMO, creating systems that improve how the department manages its initiatives. This position requires a balance of high-level process design and hands-on project execution to ensure internal operations run efficiently.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage the coordination rhythm for the PMO, including HR Tech syncs, prioritization cycles, and departmental events.
• Develop and implement project management frameworks and documentation templates.
• Provide mentorship to team members managing their own projects.
• Lead the rollout of organizational initiatives using structured change management.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion, tracking timelines and key decisions.
• Monitor the People project portfolio to manage priorities, risks, and team capacity.
• Automate manual tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Establish success metrics and analyze data to evaluate initiative outcomes.

Requirements

• Professional experience managing or coordinating projects within HR, People, or internal operations departments.
• Fluent English skills for effective communication across an international organization.
• Proven ability to bridge communication gaps between different teams and seniority levels.
• Demonstrated experience with digital tools and the ability to adapt to new platforms.
• Highly organized approach with a focus on clear documentation and workflow management.

Nice to have

• Ability to handle sensitive organizational data with discretion and sound judgment.
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments where you must create structure from scratch.
• Capacity to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Skills & tools

• Project management methodologies
• Change management frameworks
• HR Tech systems
• Data analysis for project metrics

Practical notes

• Compensation includes a competitive base salary.
• Benefits include flexible work arrangements, 30 days of annual remote work from abroad, extra vacation time, medical insurance, and mental health support.
• Professional development support is provided through conference access, courses, and language classes.
• Daily perks include lunch allowances or on-site meals and sports stipends.
• JetBrains is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are processed according to the company recruitment privacy policy.