Senior Technical – Innovation and Transformation (Office of Innovation and International Relations)

Location: Lisbon – Rossio, with travel as required to carry out the role.

Number of vacancies: 1

12 June 2026

 

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Technician to join the Innovation and International Relations Office. The successful candidate will support the implementation and monitoring of CP’s innovative initiatives, contributing to the innovation roadmap and the continuous improvement of the Innovation Management System, as well as to the analysis and monitoring of results.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and monitoring of innovation projects and initiatives, ensuring their structuring, development and decision support (technology pilots, projects with universities/partners and innovation indicators);
  • Monitor the results and impacts of initiatives, contributing to the assessment of their value and progress;
  • Contribute to the development of the innovation roadmap aligned with the future challenges of rail mobility; Support the continuous improvement of the Innovation Management System, helping to structure and turn ideas into solutions; Contribute to the revitalisation of the internal innovation community, promoting the sharing of ideas and collaboration.

 

Mandatory Requirements

  • A degree in Economics, Engineering, Management, Project Management, Information Systems and Technologies or similar, completed by the application deadline;
  • Relevant professional experience in project management/coordination, innovation, transformation, PMO or consultancy roles.

 

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience in innovation initiatives (digital transformation, technology pilots, open innovation, culture and internal mobilisation);
  • Good knowledge of project management and cross-functional coordination (planning, monitoring, reporting);
  • Good knowledge of initiative/project evaluation and business case development;
  • Good knowledge of management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall);
  • Training and/or certification in Project Management (PMP®, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) and/or a Postgraduate/Advanced Programme in Project Management;
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (with a focus on PowerPoint and Excel) and management and planning tools (preferably MS Project and/or Project Online);
  • Good command of English (spoken and written);
  • Availability for short-term travel.
     

Skills:

  • Analytical and summarising skills, and a critical mindset;
  • Strong organisational, planning and objective skills; Problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to adapt to new situations and working methods; Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
  • Initiative, dynamism and autonomy; Innovation, commitment and focus on achieving objectives;
  • Attitudes and behaviours guided by high standards of ethics, rigour and loyalty.

We offer:

  • A solid, collaborative and stable company;
  • Permanent employment contract;
  • Mobility benefits, including access to travel on CP trains and rail transport facilities across Europe;
  • Health insurance;
  • Access to exclusive benefits through agreements and partnerships with various organisations.

 

Application

We will only consider applications submitted via the online form by 30 June 2026; please ensure all fields are completed.

Applications should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a scanned copy of the Qualifications Certificate and Professional Training Certificates relevant to the role;

Send these documents to recrutamento@cp.pt, quoting reference RE25DPC/2026. Applications that include all required documents will receive full consideration.

For any further clarification, please contact recrutamento@cp.pt, quoting reference RE25DPC/2026.