Project Lead/Manager

Peak & Peak; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak & Peak is seeking a highly motivated Project Lead/Manager in Mannheim to drive strategic initiatives and ensure seamless delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, define objectives, timelines, and deliverables while managing risks and stakeholder communications in English.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in consulting or related industries, strong project management skills, and experience gathering functional requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in consulting or relevant industry.
• Proven experience as a project manager ideally in the consumer goods industry, ideally around technology transformation.
• Proven experience in functional requirements gathering for at least 4 years.
• Excellent communication, proactive, can-do attitude and a mind designed for problem-solving.
• Capable of working in a remote team.
• Experience in Salesforce is a benefit.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Identify risks and create mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, both internal and external, in English.
• Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting to ensure alignment across teams.
• Promote a collaborative environment within the team that encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork.
• Provide guidance on methodology, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Oversee implementation and execution, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Evaluate project performance using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Take full ownership of projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement and document best practices for future projects.
• Ensure the project is business led and brings value to the client.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Remote work

Salesforce

English

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Full-time

Why we are looking for support

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Lead/Manager with English fluency, to drive strategic initiatives, ensure seamless project delivery, and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills, technical expertise, and leadership abilities to manage projects from conception to completion.

Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.

Identify risks and create mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, both internal and external, in English.

Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting to ensure alignment across teams.

Promote a collaborative environment within the team that encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork.

Technical Expertise & Delivery:

Provide guidance on methodology, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.

Oversee implementation and execution, identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Evaluate project performance using appropriate tools and methodologies.

Project Ownership:

Take full ownership of projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and make decisions proactively to keep projects on track.

Drive continuous improvement and document best practices for future projects.

Ensure the project is business led and brings value to the client. Understand the value levers of the project and deliver on them.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience in consulting or relevant industry.

Proven experience as a project manager ideally in the consumer goods industry, ideally around technology transformation.

Proven experience in functional requirements gathering for at least 4 years.

Excellent communication, proactive, can-do attitude and a mind designed for problem-solving.

Capable of working in a remote team.

Experience in Salesforce is a benefit.

Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to Have