Project Management and Strategic Programme (m/f/d)

DEKRA Arbeit GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average compensation

Holiday and Christmas bonuses

Interim contract under DGB/GVP

Job summary

DEKRA Arbeit GmbH in Frankfurt am Main seeks an experienced Project Management and Strategic Programme Lead (m/f/d) to coordinate initiatives in the finance sector. You will design PMO methodology, align stakeholders, monitor timelines, and support successful objective delivery.

You will enable and train staff, create templates and process maps, and establish reporting routines for ongoing project oversight, ensuring governance and continual maturity of the PMO until contract end.

Qualifications

• Degree and formal project management certification.
• 4+ years in PMO roles and hands-on governance design.
• Experience designing PMO structures, playbooks, and templates.
• Proven track record in transformation programs in complex environments.
• English C1 level and strong MS 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable PMO methodology and governance.
• Advise on project setup, scope, and risk management.
• Provide training and create onboarding materials for PMO staff.
• Establish PMO reporting routines and oversight cadence.
• Review project documentation for consistency and quality.

Skills

PMO design

Stakeholder management

Training & coaching

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Process modeling

Education

Degree and formal PM certification

Tools

Visio

Miro

Lucidchart

Microsoft 365

Job description

DEKRA Arbeit GmbH is seeking an experienced Project Management and Strategic (m/f/d) Programme for a company in the finance sector in Frankfurt am Main. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating projects, aligning stakeholders, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and supporting the successful implementation of project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Implement PMO Methodology
  • Support, the design of a scalable project management framework tailored to the organization’s size and maturity.
  • Create templates, governance structures, workflow descriptions, and process maps.
  • Ensure alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements where relevant.
• Advisory Support for Project Setup
  • Support departments in structuring newly initiated projects.
  • Provide advice on realistic planning, resource sizing, risk identification, and stakeholder management.
  • Facilitate workshops to define scope, requirements, and success criteria.
• Enablement & Training
  • Train internal staff—including the internal PMO resource and project owners—on the PM methodology.
  • Develop training materials, “quick guides,” and onboarding documents.
  • Ensure sustainable knowledge transfer so the PMO can operate independently after contract end.
• Establish PMO Operational Processes
  • Support setup of reporting routines, steering committees, and cadence for project oversight.
  • Review project documentation for consistency and quality.
  • Advise the PMO Lead on maturity improvements and change-management approaches.

Requirements:

• Degree and Formal project management certification
• Minimum 4+ years in PMO
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing PMO structures, governance, and methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering project management frameworks or transformation programs in complex environments.
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring non-PM professionals.
• Prior experience with methodology design (templates, playbooks, governance documents)
• English is the standard working language and therefore a C1 level is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Ability to create structured templates, process diagrams, and workflows using: Visio / Miro / Lucidchart or equivalent
• Comfortable working with digital collaboration tools.

What we offer:

• A interim employment contract according to the DGB/GVP collective agreement
• Above-average compensation, plus holiday and Christmas bonuses
• An interesting position that matches your qualifications, offering valuable professional experience and the opportunity to apply for future vacancies with the client organisation.

We promote diversity and warmly welcome all applications.