Digital Project Manager

ARAD is a strategic consulting company operating in the field of digital transformation. We are part of the Gellify Group ecosystem, a leading innovation platform that connects startups, corporates, and investors to drive technology‑led growth. This partnership gives us access to cutting‑edge solutions, a broad network of tech innovators, and the ability to deliver transformation projects with both strategic depth and technological excellence. The sectors in which we operate primarily are retail, grocery, food & beverage and fashion.We are a boutique firm with a clear vision: consulting that is rigorous, human, and forward‑looking. Today, that means embracing artificial intelligence not as a trend, but as a fundamental shift in how businesses operate and compete.We are looking for inspired talents, digital enthusiasts who want to grow professionally in a fast and stimulating environment, taking advantage of the opportunity to be directly involved right away on various and complex projects — from strategic to organisational consultancy, from optimisation of e‑commerce performance to product management, from the set‑up of digital channels to business development, and increasingly into AI‑driven solutions and agentic commerce.Our TeamWe are a team of 35 professionals, with a distinctive characteristic: approximately half of our team consists of former C‑level executives — CEOs, CDOs, CMOs, and Managing Directors — with over 20 years of international experience in retail, e‑commerce, and digital transformation.This means that as a Project Manager at ARAD, you won't just manage projects: you will learn directly from senior leaders who have built and scaled digital businesses across Europe and beyond. It's an environment designed for accelerated growth and hands‑on mentorship that few consulting firms can offer.Job roleWe are seeking Project Managers at various seniority levels to join our Bologna team. Whether you are taking your first step into project management or you are an experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we are interested in meeting you.This role is central to our operations: you will lead complex, multi‑stakeholder engagements and ensure that our projects are delivered with excellence — on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.This is not a traditional project management position. You will act as a strategic partner to our clients, work at the intersection of business strategy and technology, and play a key role in shaping how ARAD evolves its methodologies for the AI era.ResponsibilitiesLead projects end‑to‑end, from initial scoping through to final delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfactionCoordinate cross‑functional teams and manage relationships with senior client stakeholdersIntegrate AI‑powered tools and workflows into project execution to enhance efficiency and depth of analysisCollaborate with technology partners to bring innovative solutions to our clientsMonitor project economics, including budgets, margins, and resource allocationContribute to the continuous improvement of our project management frameworksSupport business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client expansion initiativesRequirementsAt least 2+ years of experience in consulting, digital agencies, or complex project environmentsProven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders with clarity and composureGenuine interest in technology and artificial intelligence and their application in business contextsComfortable working with technical teams and translating between business needs and tech solutionsStrong commercial awareness — you understand that excellent delivery must also be sustainableExceptional communication skills in both Italian and EnglishBased in Bologna or willing to relocate, with flexibility for hybrid workingValued ExperienceBackground in retail, e‑commerce, or omnichannel projectsProfessional certifications (Agile, PMP, Scrum, Design Thinking)Hands‑on exposure to AI tools, digital platforms, or technology implementation projectsInternational experience — whether through study, work, or cross‑border collaborationWhy working with usWe put people first - life can be hard, we actively try to make it easier: for instance we combined on‑premises (either in our Bologna or Milan offices) and remote working before it was cool.We value ideas - all ideas are worth sharing but most importantly hearing, no matter where they come from: we debate (friendly), we choose the path and we all commit.We work with the best - we are proud to have both the greatest clients from a wide range of different industries, and the best talents to push our limits further every day.We have fun along the way - we are a small, cohesive bunch of characters but we are always open to welcoming new friends to the party#J-18808-Ljbffr