Digital Transformation Project Manager (various seniorities) - Bologna

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 Team

We 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 role:

We 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 a experiences 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.

Responsibilities:

Lead projects end-to-end, from initial scoping through to final delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction

Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders

Integrate AI-powered tools and workflows into project execution to enhance efficiency and depth of analysis

Collaborate with technology partners to bring innovative solutions to our clients

Monitor project economics, including budgets, margins, and resource allocation

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our project management frameworks

Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client expansion initiatives

Requirements:

At least 2+ years of experience in consulting, digital agencies, or complex project environments

Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders with clarity and composure

Genuine interest in technology and artificial intelligence and their application in business contexts

Comfortable working with technical teams and translating between business needs and tech solutions

Strong commercial awareness — you understand that excellent delivery must also be sustainable

Exceptional communication skills in both Italian and English

Based in Bologna or willing to relocate, with flexibility for hybrid working

Valued Experience

Background in retail, e-commerce, or omnichannel projects

Professional certifications (Agile, PMP, Scrum, Design Thinking)

Hands-on exposure to AI tools, digital platforms, or technology implementation projects

International experience — whether through study, work, or cross-border collaboration

Why working with us:

We 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!