Project Manager

N Consulting Global; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager in Cologne to oversee complex IT projects. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of project management experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in both German and English. Responsibilities include stakeholder management, risk management, and ensuring quality standards. This role offers a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of experience managing complex IT projects.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain project plans outlining tasks and timelines.
• Establish and maintain communication with project stakeholders.
• Allocate and manage project resources efficiently.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards for the migration project.
• Manage changes to project scope and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and prepare status reports.
• Coordinate with external vendors involved in the project.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions post-project.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Resource management

Risk management

Change management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Agile methodologies

Waterfall method

Jobbeschreibung

Job Role : Project Manager

Location : Cologne / Kunzalsau, Germany

Contract Role

Work Mode : Hybrid (3 days from office)

Language : German

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning : Develop and maintain a detailed project plan outlining tasks, milestones, timelines, resource requirements, and dependencies for the project.
• Stakeholder Management : Establish and maintain effective communication channels with project stakeholders, including senior management, project team members, vendors, and business units, to ensure alignment and support for the migration project.
• Resource Management : Allocate and manage project resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to ensure efficient utilization and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues that may impact the successful delivery of the migration project. Develop contingency plans and escalation procedures as needed.
• Quality Assurance : Establish quality standards and processes for the migration project, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Change Management : Develop and implement change management processes to manage changes to project scope, requirements, and deliverables throughout the migration project lifecycle.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting : Monitor project progress, performance, and key metrics against established baselines. Prepare and present regular status reports, dashboards, and updates to project stakeholders.
• Vendor Management : Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and service providers involved in the migration project to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement : Facilitate lessons learned sessions at the conclusion of the migration project to capture insights, identify areas for improvement, and apply best practices to future projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex IT projects, in a project management role (Total Experience : 12+ years) crisis management, or operations, ideally with exposure to technical / product teams
• Track record of leading cross-functional, high-pressure programs and launches
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as Microsoft Project, Agile, and Waterfall.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing project resources in a matrixed organization.
• Professional fluency in German and English—reading, writing, and spoken—required for managing regional stakeholders, technical coordination, and documentation.