Senior Project Manager

Department - Project Management / Finance & Real Estate

Reports To - Head Project Manager/ CIO

Employment Type - Full-Time, Senior Level

Location - On-site / Hybrid — International Travel Required

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-border initiatives spanning real estate development and financial operations. This role demands a rare combination of hands-on project coordination, deep financial acumen, and the ability to operate seamlessly in both Russian and English-speaking environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can drive projects from inception to delivery while maintaining rigorous budget discipline and stakeholder alignment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale real estate and finance projects, managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, risk registers, and status dashboards
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including legal, finance, construction, and external consultants
• Chair project steering committees and produce executive-level reporting
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, resolving conflicts in priorities and resources

Budget & Financial Management

• Build, own, and control project budgets — including capital expenditure, operational costs, and contingency planning
• Monitor financial performance against budget; identify variances and implement corrective actions
• Review and approve procurement decisions, contracts, and vendor invoices
• Collaborate with CFO and finance team on cash flow forecasting, funding drawdowns, and financial reporting
• Conduct financial feasibility assessments and ROI analysis for new project proposals

International & Cross-Cultural Operations

• Act as primary liaison for Russian-speaking partners, investors, contractors, and government bodies
• Negotiate and manage contracts in both Russian and English, ensuring legal and commercial alignment
• Represent the organization in meetings, site visits, and negotiations across multiple geographies

Real Estate Development Oversight

• Oversee due diligence processes for property acquisitions, development projects, and asset disposals
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction managers to ensure project quality and schedule adherence
• Monitor market conditions and provide input on investment strategy and portfolio management

Qualifications & Requirements

• Languages Required - Azerbaijani (Native/Fluent), Russian (Native/Fluent), English (Professional) 
• Experience Required - 5+ Years in Project Management (Finance/Real Estate)

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Economics, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, or related field
• Master's degree (MBA, MFin, or MSc in Real Estate/Project Management) strongly preferred
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is a significant advantage

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in real estate or financial projects
• Demonstrated track record managing projects with budgets exceeding $10M
• Prior experience in international or cross-border project environments
• Experience working with or for institutional investors, real estate developers, or financial institutions

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent project management tools
• Strong command of financial modeling in Excel; familiarity with ERP or accounting systems
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, financial statements, and technical documentation

Language Skills

• Russian: Native or near-native fluency (written and spoken) — mandatory
• English: Professional fluency (written and spoken) — mandatory
• Azerbaijani: Native or near-native fluency (written and spoken) — mandatory

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking combined with meticulous attention to operational detail
• Strong leadership and people management skills across multicultural teams
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• High financial literacy — comfortable owning a P&L and budget accountability
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, high-complexity environments
• Impeccable integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and contractual information

What We Offer

• Competitive senior-level compensation package with performance-based bonus
• Leadership role with direct impact on high-value international projects
• Exposure to diverse real estate and finance markets across multiple countries
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with growth into executive management
• International travel and cross-cultural professional development opportunities

Working conditions:

• Working hours: 5/2 days a week.
• workplace: Baku Bayil 
• Salary: to be determined according to the candidate's knowledge and skills

Interested candidates can apply by clicking the link provided in the "Apply" button.