Commencis

Senior Project Manager - Russian Speaking at Commencis (Istanbul, Turkey)

Commencis· Istanbul, Turkey·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Senior

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager and a great team player to join our PMO team.

If you are curious by nature, adaptive, collaborative, and always one step ahead, then join us and be a Commencer!

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coordinate, execute, and monitor projects to ensure successful delivery.
  • Ensure projects align with company strategy, goals, and commitments.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, revising them as needed to meet changing requirements.
  • Deliver projects within the defined budget, timeline, and scope constraints.
  • Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks.
  • Ensure all project deliverables meet established quality standards.
  • Leverage AI-powered tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and NotebookLM, to improve project planning, reporting, risk management, documentation, and overall delivery efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI-driven solutions into project management processes and workflows.
  • Promote AI adoption, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within project teams.
  • Support the effective delivery of AI-driven initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, delivery timelines, and quality standards.
  • Continuously evaluate processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, and Engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Identify, acquire, and allocate necessary resources while assigning individual responsibilities.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for daily client communications.
  • Set and manage client expectations effectively.
  • Develop and nurture new business opportunities with existing clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; an MBA or a master's degree is a plus.
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in IT and project management.
  • Experience in international projects.
  • Fluency in Russian and English, both written and spoken, is required.
  • Strong knowledge of software development processes.
  • Familiarity with Generative AI technologies and hands-on experience with AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and NotebookLM.
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance project delivery, reporting, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
  • AI-related certifications or ongoing professional development in AI technologies are highly valued.
  • Willingness to continuously develop AI competencies and adopt emerging AI tools and practices.
  • Strong quality mindset, great team spirit, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
  • Strong documentation and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to understand and evaluate competitive products.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate in a high-performing team.

Why Commencis?

We want people to thrive at Commencis. Here’s what Commencers like about working here:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, private health insurance, pension and retirement plans through a company-backed pension system, meal card, commute compensation, work-from home support and paid birthday off.

Happier Weekdays: We offer flexible working hours including remote working option. Online events, guest speakers, refreshments in the office, meeting-light culture, and many more to enjoy the weekdays.

Never Stop Learning: We support learning and development programs for almost anything. Additionally, we provide access to leading online e-learning platforms like Udemy and various libraries.

Community & Socials: We are a tight-knit community that loves gathering. Our social activities include happy hours, workshops, new year party, breakfast & lunch get-togethers, movie nights, and our Summer Festival.

Open Culture: We maintain a flat organizational structure with a culture of direct and open communication. We value Commencers’ voices and address any suggestions and questions you may have.

About Commencis

Join us in paving the way for a thriving digital society!

Commencis has more than two decades of expertise in the world of experience design, software engineering and cloud technologies. Our products and solutions are used by leading brands in financial services, insurance, airlines and retail in more than 20 countries.

We help our clients around the globe to commence their next evolution and pave the way for a thriving digital society. We love discovering what’s next. We value collaboration, curiosity, and an open mindset at work.

If you share the same passion with our fellow Commencers, then let us unleash your world-class potential!

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Why work at Commencis

  • Culture & Values: Rated 4.5/5 for culture & values by employees; 80% describe Commencis as a dynamic, tech-driven, respectful workplace; 86% would recommend working there.
  • Work Environment: Open culture that values transparency, feedback, and co-creation. Flexible working hours, meeting-light culture, and social activities (happy hours, team dinners, cultural events).
  • Learning & Growth: Strong emphasis on “never stop learning” with internal training, certification support, and a Tech Academy that offers structured camps and internships.
  • Diversity: Teams spanning 10+ nationalities; offices in multiple countries enabling cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Remote/Hybrid Policy: Not explicitly stated, but flexible hours and in-office locations suggest a hybrid approach.

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