Role description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving the successful execution of high-stakes, complex projects across our organisation. Operating within the Strategy & Transformation function, you will take ownership of critical initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role demands a hands-on approach to project management, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to provide transparency across the project portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align priorities, manage risks, and deliver measurable outcomes that support our business objectives.

Your Mission

Project Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage project scope, risks, and dependencies proactively, resolving issues and escalations to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate cross-functional and international teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project progress, KPIs, and financials to provide transparency to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, presenting updates and recommendations based on project performance.

Portfolio Transparency

• Maintain visibility of the overall project portfolio, tracking performance and resource allocation.
• Support prioritisation of projects based on strategic importance, capacity, and business impact.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to stakeholders on project portfolio alignment and strategy.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply and promote best practices in project management, leveraging tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the evolution of project governance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with 3+ years project leader role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster).
• Experience in managing global or cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with change management and digital transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Why you'll love working here

• Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
• 30 days paid vacation per year
• Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
• Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
• Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
• Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
• Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
• Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
• Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
• Free parking right outside the door
• Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
• Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office