Freelance Project Manager (Partnership Development)

Simiver srl; Leipzig; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international company is seeking a freelance Project Manager fluent in German and English to support the scouting of new technical partners in Germany. The role entails identifying potential partners, evaluating them, and managing the scouting process independently. This position offers flexible remote work, with business trips for on-site visits. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in procurement and excellent communication skills.

Leistungen

International working environment

Flexible remote work

Full independence in project management

Qualifikationen

• German speaker + fluent English (spoken and written).
• Strong background in procurement, supplier management, or business development.
• Preferable: knowledge / experience with AV technical equipment or event services.

Aufgaben

• Identify potential new partners in the AV industry.
• Evaluate partners against predefined criteria.
• Build and maintain a structured database of partners.

Kenntnisse

German speaker

Fluent English

Procurement background

Supplier management

Business development

Organizational skills

Negotiation ability

Communication skills

Self-driven

Research mindset

Relationship building

Result-driven

Jobbeschreibung

Simiver is an international company active in different industries.

For one of our brands, we are looking for a freelance Project Manager (VAT registered), German speaker, to support the scouting and evaluation of new technical partners in Germany.

Project duration: approx. 1-2 months starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Scouting & research: Identify potential new partners (AV industry) through active search
• Initial qualification: Evaluate potential partners against predefined criteria and organise them in a complete database.
• Database management: Build and maintain a structured database of partners with key characteristics and evaluation notes.
• Partner engagement: Manage first contact, conduct introductory calls, and organize follow-up meetings.
• On-site visits: Carry out short business tours (3–4 days) to meet potential partners in person, together with the technical manager.
• Testing phase: Support the first trial collaboration in real project conditions.
• Negotiation support: Participate in defining agreements and commercial terms alongside the technical manager.

Required Skills & Preferences

• German speaker + fluent English (spoken and written).
• Strong background in procurement, supplier management, or business development in international contexts.
• Preferable: knowledge / experience with AV technical equipment or event services.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Precision, negotiation ability, and excellent communication skills.
• High degree of independence: able to carry the scouting project forward autonomously, with minimal supervision.
• Self-driven, proactive, and goal-oriented (able to manage the process independently).

Personal Qualities

• Curiosity & research mindset: motivated to explore and discover the best possible alternatives
• Relationship builder: able to establish trust quickly with external stakeholders.
• Persuasiveness: confidence in presenting opportunities and convincing partners to engage.
• Methodical approach: disciplined in following processes, documenting findings, and comparing options.
• Result-driven: focused on achieving tangible outcomes within deadlines.
• Adaptability: comfortable switching between online research, calls, and in-person meetings.

What we offer

• An international working environment with cross-border projects.
• Full independence in managing the scouting process, with responsibility for results.
• A goal-oriented collaboration, where initiative and proactivity are highly valued.
• Flexible and fully remote work, except for business trips and meetings in person.