IT Project Manager (all genders) – Remote possible in Germany & Austria

Sdui GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading EdTech company in Germany is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to deliver complex projects for public sector partners in education. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with frameworks, and engaging stakeholders effectively. Ideal candidates will have significant IT project management experience, proficiency in German and English, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Leistungen

30 days vacation

Flexible working hours

Access to mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, especially in public sector projects.
• Experience with technical implementation projects and compliance frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving mindset.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate tailored solutions for large public sector accounts.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Maintain communication with customers and internal teams.

Kenntnisse

IT project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency in German and English

Project lifecycle management

Risk and change management

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

Academic background in IT, Business Informatics, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

Our mission

Founded in Koblenz in 2018, Sdui has grown to become one of Europe's fastest‑expanding EdTech companies. Today, five companies work together as Sdui Group. With over 230 international employees across five locations, Sdui Group actively shapes the future of education. Digital solutions serve schools, preschools, entire federal states, and regions by enabling seamless communication, efficient administration, and personalized learning—all while remaining inclusive, intuitive, and fully compliant with data protection regulations. We empower humans to transform education for a better tomorrow.

What you’ll bring

Experience & Knowledge

• 5+ years of IT project management experience, ideally with large‑scale or public sector projects.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Academic background in IT, Business Informatics, Project Management, Economics, or related field.
• Business fluent in German and English; additional European languages (e.g. Spanish, French) are a plus.
• Experience with regulated frameworks (procurement, data protection, accessibility) is a plus.

Hard Skills

• Proven project management skills, ideally supported by certifications (e.g. Prince2, PMP, IPMA, HERMES, Agile/Scrum).
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, governance structures, and resource planning.
• Experience in technical implementation projects (integration, migration, testing, rollout).
• Familiarity with IT environments in the public sector (identity management, compliance, interoperability).
• Solid risk and change management knowledge.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence).
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across diverse audiences (ministries, IT staff, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Problem‑solving mindset, calm and solution‑oriented under pressure.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive approach.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and accountable working style.

Your contact

Sophie Marie Stahl - People Experience Manager Am besten erreicht uns deine Bewerbung über das Formular auf dieser Seite. Bei Fragen kontaktiere mich gerne unter [phone].

What we offer

• We have Social Impact: Sdui’s vision is to transform the daily life of schools. Empower humans to transform education for a better tomorrow! Additionally, you can take two days off per year for volunteer activities.
• Flexibility & New Work: Flexible working hours, remote work, and workations within the EU (+Switzerland & UK) are possible with us.
• We care about Mental Health: We offer all employees access to OpenUp, an online service for mental health and personal development.
• People Development: Active learning time, courses via a learning platform, and ongoing professional development opportunities are already in place and continuously evolving.
• We love our Team: You’ll be part of a motivated team that supports one another. A positive working atmosphere is essential for us! We also offer a "teambuilding budget" for shared workshops and team events.
• We embrace Start‑Up Culture & Growth: You want to take on responsibility, love challenges, and grow with us? Perfect! We are committed to continuously improving collaboration and ensuring that everyone in the team can contribute to shaping the company.

Additional benefits

• 30 days vacation, plus half‑days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Your four‑legged friend is welcome at the office!
• German and English lessons.
• Coffee, tea, and cold drinks are always available in our community space.

Your mission

As an IT Project Manager(f/m/d), you will play a central role in delivering complex projects for our largest public sector partners in education. Together with Key Account Managers, customer‑facing teams, and Product/Tech colleagues, you will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with customer‑specific requirements. Your success will be defined by your ability to align stakeholders, manage resources and timelines effectively, and ensure transparent and impactful outcomes. Your work will directly shape how schools, ministries, and state‑level organizations adopt and benefit from our solutions — with a long‑lasting impact on the future of education.

What you’ll do

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead and coordinate tailored solutions for large public sector accounts.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria with customers and internal teams.
• Establish governance structures, reporting lines, and escalation paths.
• Ensure compliance with procurement frameworks, data protection, and education‑sector standards.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate implementation activities across internal teams, delivery partners, and customer IT.
• Manage system integrations, data migrations, and testing.
• Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable steps for non‑technical stakeholders.

Risk & Change Management

• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support change management to ensure sustainable adoption by end‑users.
• Document risks, lessons learned, and best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain close communication with customers and internal teams.
• Provide structured, transparent progress updates.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions.

Public Sector Adaptation

• Understand and adapt to the constraints of government agencies (budget cycles, procurement, decision‑making).
• Tailor delivery approaches to public sector processes.
• Build credibility and trust by delivering consistently high‑quality outcomes.

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