Project Manager

Matrix42; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from almost anywhere

Up to 6 extra days off per year for成长

Social Day

Health care plan

Lunch, sport and culture benefit

Leisure time insurance

Gym and sauna access

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Matrix42 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own and drive IT projects in the German market. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate consultants, and ensure delivery excellence while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in IT project management, SaaS experience, and fluency in German and English. Knowledge of PM frameworks is a plus and the position supports agile ways of working.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Proven SaaS experience.
• Ability to own projects with high ownership.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Fluent German and English (mandatory); Finnish/Swedish a bonus).
• Familiarity with PM frameworks (IPMA, PMP, PRINCE2 or similar).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end project delivery.
• Lead project teams and consultants.
• Facilitate status meetings, steering committees, and reporting.
• Ensure projects meet objectives and run smoothly.
• Manage risks, changes, and complex stakeholder situations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Oversee budget tracking and invoicing.
• Contribute to improved processes and agile practices.

Skills

IT project management

SaaS experience

Independent ownership

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

German language

English language

Job description

Your mission

Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing IT environment? In this role, you will take full ownership of customer projects, especially within the German market, ensuring successful delivery and high customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Own and drive end‑to‑end project delivery
• Lead and coordinate project teams and consultants
• Facilitate regular status meetings, steering committees, and reporting
• Ensure projects run smoothly and achieve agreed objectives
• Manage risks, changes, and complex stakeholder situations
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Oversee budget tracking and invoicing
• Contribute to improving ways of working and agile practices

Must‑haves

• Several years (approx. 5+ years) of experience in IT project management
• Proven experience working in a SaaS environment
• Strong ability to manage projects independently with high ownership
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in German and English (mandatory); Finnish and Swedish are a bonus
• Experience working with common PM frameworks (e.g., IPMA, PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)

Nice to have

• Experience in Service Management or Identity Management environments
• Familiarity with agile ways of working and process improvement

What Makes You Successful

• You take full ownership and work autonomously while collaborating effectively
• You remain calm and solution‑oriented in complex or challenging situations
• You balance customer expectations, delivery quality, and business goals
• You are motivated to improve processes and ways of working

Our Benefits

• Work from (almost) anywhere – Take your job with you on a workation and get inspired by new places.
• Time for growth – A career framework to support your professional and personal growth with up to 6 extra days off per year for your development.
• Social Day – One paid day per year to give back to your community or support a cause you care about.
• Health Care Plan – Comprehensive, occupational.
• Lunch, Sport and Culture benefit.
• Leisure time insurance.
• Free use of the gym and sauna at our office in Säteri, Espoo.
• Dog Friendly Office – Bring your furry coworker along. Just make sure they don’t steal anyone’s lunch.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or identity.