Technical Project Manager

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Take end-to-end responsibility for complex IT projects within a corporate environment, from initial scoping through to successful handover.
• Collaborate closely with project sponsors to define project vision, strategy, and objectives, translating them into clear goals, structured implementation plans, and actionable milestones.
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders from IT, corporate functions, and business units, expertly moderating diverse interests to ensure a unified direction and sound decision-making.
• Plan and coordinate work packages across multiple sub-projects, ensuring consistent adherence to quality, budget, and timelines while maintaining oversight of dependencies and resources.
• Proactively identify risks, develop effective mitigation strategies, and present project status, risks, and decision proposals to top management steering committees.

What You'll Need

• A minimum of five years of proven success in managing complex IT projects within a corporate setting, ideally within a large group structure, coupled with strong expertise in stakeholder and program management.
• An excellent academic background, including a very strong degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a comparable field, or an equivalent vocational qualification with relevant further training.
• In-depth knowledge of modern project management methodologies (both traditional and agile), with proficient experience using tools like Jira. A current project management certification (e.g., PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, Scrum) is highly desirable.
• Practical experience with the productive use of AI tools in project execution, along with a realistic understanding of their capabilities and limitations.
• Solid technical understanding of infrastructure, hosting, and applications to engage effectively with technical teams.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken, along with a structured, analytical, and empathetic personality, strong assertiveness, excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills, and a strong team focus.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid work model with the option to work remotely two days per week.
• Opportunities for professional development through an in-house academy and external partnerships.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs, including healthy canteen options and fitness facilities.

Apply via Haystack today!