We are looking for an Innovation Project Manager (VIE) to join the Innovation Department. The position will be based in Porto, Portugal, and start 1 September 2026. You will report to the Head of Innovation & AI Products.
You will primarily be responsible for:
- Leading strategic innovation initiatives, including competitive and technological monitoring to keep Euronext at the forefront of industry trends
- Identifying and prioritising use cases and projects in collaboration with business units
- Facilitating idea generation and structured brainstorming sessions
- Working with technical teams to develop and deploy AI-driven projects, from concept to implementation
- Organising and executing innovation events such as hackathons and workshops
- Designing and delivering training sessions and educational content on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, partners and technology vendors
- Communicating project progress and outcomes to senior leadership
- Coordinating cross-departmental initiatives to support innovation adoption
Your profile:
- Proven experience in project management, product management, or innovation management, with a track record of driving technological initiatives (suggested: three to five years)
- Strong understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications
- Proficiency in agile and innovative methodologies, with hands-on experience in iterative development
- Basic knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and emerging financial technologies
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, and collaborative events
- Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French, Portuguese, Italian or Dutch is a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, computer science, business, or innovation)
Join a company where market infrastructure is built on innovation — and where every innovation starts with a bold mind asking, “What’s next?”. At Euronext, we believe change is a starting point, not an obstacle. We look for people who see growth opportunities, think long term, and want to help shape capital markets for future generations. Working with us means:
- Being part of a European, international and diverse team – Collaborate across borders with talented colleagues connected by a shared ambition and purpose.
- Learning as you grow – Develop your skills through continuous learning, real responsibilities and flexible career paths that evolve with you.
- Having an impact – Contribute to projects that matter, in an agile and dynamic environment where your ideas help drive progress.
- Driving sustainability – Play an active role in building transparent, responsible and sustainable capital markets for the long term. Together, we do not just support markets – we help shape their future.
Apply by submitting a CV in English
The Innovation Department is dedicated to driving digital transformation and fostering a culture of innovation across Euronext. We collaborate with business units to develop and test cutting-edge solutions, lead training and change management programmes, and keep the organisation informed about the latest technological trends. Our team is passionate about empowering colleagues to embrace new technologies and deliver impactful, AI-driven projects.
Join Euronext – Shape capital markets for future generations Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base.
Find out more about us at: Euronext.com
Euronext Values
Unity
• We respect and value the people we work with
• We are unified through a common purpose
• We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion
Integrity
• We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly
• We act with integrity in everything we do
• We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them
Agility
• We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness
• We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change
• We take smart risks
Energy
• We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo
• We focus on and encourage personal leadership
• We motivate each other with our ambition
Accountability
• We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders
• We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome
• We reward and celebrate performance
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.
Additional Information
This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.