Agile Project / Program Manager

During the setup of the new technology company, provide practical PMO support to the General Manager and functional workstream owners, accountable that all activities proceed on time and according to budget, consolidate updates and follow up on agreed actions.
Following the setup phase, will focus on IT project coordination and ongoing PMO activities within the organization including coordination of assigned IT projects for the organization’s Customers, working with business and technology teams to maintain plans, monitor progress and support delivery against agreed priorities.

MSC Cruises is strengthening its internal technology capabilities and establishing a dedicated technology organisation in Naples, designed to become a major delivery hub across digital products and platforms, architecture, IT operations, cybersecurity, software engineering, quality assurance and governance.
The target model combines stable product and platform teams with dedicated portfolio and project-management capabilities and stronger end-to-end internal accountability.
The setup programme requires coordination across interconnected corporate, people, labour, finance, legal, facilities, technology and operating-model workstreams.
The role combines IT project coordination with practical PMO support during the NewCo setup.
NewCo Setup Accountable Program Manager
Drive the NewCo setup managing the timeplan, consolidating milestones, actions and progress updates provided by workstream owners coordinating all actions with company top management.; IT Project Portfolio management and Project Delivery
Manage assigned IT and digital projects from initiation and planning through execution, transition and closure.; Maintain project plans, milestones and dependencies, gathering updates from the relevant delivery owners.; Coordinate business stakeholders, Product Owners, technology teams, architecture, cybersecurity, external partners and governance functions throughout the project lifecycle for all the different company Customers.; Collect project budget updates and support cost tracking with Finance and Portfolio Management, highlighting variances for review.; Manage the demand from Customers and Group and organize the fulfillment; Provide accurate project data to support portfolio prioritisation, capacity planning and executive reporting.;

Support preparation of project status reports and materials for management meetings.; Help organise project meetings and record decisions, actions, owners and deadlines.;

General Manager and relevant project or portfolio leads.; IT Product Owners, Product Managers, Architecture, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT Operations and Cybersecurity.; Workstream owners across HR, Finance, Legal, Corporate Governance, Procurement, Facilities, Communications and other corporate functions.; Assigned technology projects delivered against agreed scope, milestones and expected outcomes.; Flexible management of critical dependencies, readiness gaps, decisions and escalation points identified early and made visible to leadership.; Clear transition from temporary setup governance into sustainable business-as-usual portfolio and operating governance.; Accurate and transparent visibility of project/programme health, costs, delivery confidence and operational readiness.; 5–8 years of experience in IT Project Management, Technology Delivery, Digital Transformation or PMO domains.; Proven experience managing IT or digital projects involving multiple technical and business stakeholders.; Experience supporting cross-functional projects or PMO activities involving technology and corporate teams is an advantage.; Practical experience in Agile or hybrid delivery environments, including planning, backlog coordination, delivery ceremonies and iterative progress tracking.; Consulting, internal transformation, technology PMO or corporate portfolio-management experience is considered a plus.; Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.; PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe or equivalent project/programme-management certification is considered an advantage.;
Confidence working with senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on and focused on follow-through.; Excellent written communication and PowerPoint-ready synthesis skills.; Fluent Italian and English.;