The European Stability Mechanism is looking for a project manager to join the Business Strategy and Project Management division to strengthen the ESM's artificial intelligence capabilities and contribute to a broader portfolio of strategic and business change initiatives. The division leads strategy implementation and business change through analysis, disciplined project execution and quality management to help achieve corporate goals. In this role, you will initially focus on leading AI projects, working closely with business divisions to identify, shape and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and impact across the ESM and drive the adoption of AI solutions and new ways of working. This role sits at the intersection of project delivery and innovation, offering a unique opportunity to shape how AI transforms an international financial institution.
🌟 Opportunities Offered By This Position
🤖 Opportunity to develop expertise in AI and innovation within an international financial institution offering a truly international and dynamic environment
📚 Continuous learning culture across AI, project management and change management
🤝 Working closely with business units, IT teams and governance bodies, in a human-sized institution where your contributions are visible and valued
💡 A financial-services trainee role with a product focus: Internship in 🇨🇿 Czechia 📊 Product Management Trainee in Financial Services 💡 → https://youthworkshub.org/19734
📋 Project Management Accountabilities
🔄 Manage end-to-end project lifecycles from initiation to closure, applying appropriate delivery methodologies, traditional or Lean-Agile
🎯 Define business needs, scope, timelines, resources, risks and deliverables
🤝 Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and alignment with organisational objectives
⚠️ Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change requests
📊 Provide clear and structured status reporting to governing bodies, including the Project Management Office, project steering committee and Corporate Project Committee
🛠️ Contribute to the evolution of division methodologies, tools and best practices, and support knowledge sharing and capability building across the organisation
🤖 Artificial Intelligence Accountabilities
💬 Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to identify, assess and prioritise AI opportunities that improve productivity, decision-making and operational efficiency
🔧 Translate business needs into practical AI use cases, working closely with business divisions and technical teams
🚀 Lead and support the delivery of AI-related projects and initiatives, managing dependencies on data availability and quality
🔄 Support the adoption of new AI tools and processes by coordinating with stakeholders and contributing to change management initiatives, ensuring that project outcomes are effectively embedded into business operations
✅ Key Background and Experience
🎓 Advanced university degree in IT, business, engineering, science or finance
💼 Initial professional experience, typically one to three years, in project management, consulting or a related area within financial services or in consulting firms, with knowledge of traditional or Lean-Agile project management methodologies
📋 Proven experience in delivering projects through the full life cycle and in supporting different stakeholders and cross-functional teams and engaging with third parties
🤖 Strong interest in AI and exposure to its application in business contexts, including AI tools, use cases or data-driven solutions
💻 Proficient skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis, Word and Copilot
🗣️ Excellent command of English, both written and oral
🏅 The following are considered a plus: experience as ScrumMaster or Product Owner, project management certifications such as PMI, PM2, Prince2, Scrum or SAFe, change management certifications such as PROSCI or CLCA, and experience in project portfolio management or a project management office
🤖 A hands-on AI engineering placement at another institution: Internship in the 🇺🇸 United States 🤖 AI Engineer for Integrity and Anti-Corruption at the World Bank 🛡️ → https://youthworkshub.org/20536
🌟 Key Competencies
⚡ Proactive and service-oriented mindset
🧠 Critical-thinking, analytical and structured problem-solving skills
💬 Strong communication and presentation skills
🔧 Ability to translate business needs into practical solutions
🗂️ Strong organisational and time management skills
🚀 Champion for change and continually looks out for team and self-improvement opportunities
🤝 Team-oriented, collaborative and adaptable
📋 The Details
📍 Location: Luxembourg
🆔 Job identification: 366
📌 Employment grade: Officer
📄 Contract duration: four years, with possibility of extension
🏠 Current working arrangements: possibility to work remotely, usually up to two days a week, from Luxembourg and the border region
📌 The offer does not state any salary for this position, and candidates may be placed on a reserve list valid for six months
📩 How to Apply
Apply online through the ESM careers portal for this vacancy.
⏰ Deadline
28 August 2026.
🔗 Link
📝 Job opening and application: https://www.esm.europa.eu/careers/vacancies/366
