Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)
Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.

The following challenges await you:
• As a (Senior) IT Project Manager (m/f/d) in our SAP area, you will be part of our strategic project management team at Heraeus IT.
• You will manage a broad range of SAP projects, from strategic initiatives to user- and customer-centric solutions that generate business value for Heraeus.
• You will take end-to-end responsibility for project execution, including scope, timeline, resource planning, budget oversight, and project governance.
• You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including business experts, IT business partners, IT specialists, and external vendors.
• You will apply modern project management methods and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our project management practices.
• Close business engagement and clear, targeted communication will be essential to ensure alignment with business objectives and effective delivery.
• Act as a strategic partner to specialist departments, supporting new applications throughout their lifecycle with a strong focus on value creation.
• Ensure a structured handover to the support organization for applications implemented through your projects, enabling stable operations throughout the remaining product lifecycle.

Your Profile:
• You bring 7+ years of experience in IT & SAP project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You are a strong people leader with experience managing internal staff and external partners, ensuring clear communication, aligned expectations, and consistent performance across mixed teams.
• Experience in developing employees, technologies, and processes is beneficial.
• You hold a university degree (or equivalent education) in economics, IT, or a related field.
• You are experienced in managing programs/projects in diverse environments and are well-versed in both classic and agile methods.
• You have strong cross-team collaboration skills and can balance multiple stakeholder needs and expectations.
• You quickly understand and analyze new demands and challenges.
• You have international experience and a high level of intercultural awareness.
• You possess strong economic and commercial understanding.
• You are a business-minded IT professional who understands how IT drives business value.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written; German proficiency is a plus.

What we offer:
Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work
Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)
Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations

Candidates, interested in requisition 58999, are invited to apply online or contact Nicole Kesper for further questions - both will of course be treated confidentially.