Project Manager

Ampstek; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Cologne is searching for a Project Manager to oversee complex IT projects. This position requires at least 12 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Fluency in German and English is essential for stakeholder management. The role is hybrid, demanding at least three days in the customer office, and includes crucial responsibilities like risk management, quality assurance, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• 12+ years managing complex IT projects, ideally with technical/product teams.
• Experienced in leading cross-functional, high-pressure programs.
• Professional fluency in German and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Establish and maintain communication with project stakeholders.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with external vendors.

Skills

Crisis management

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Project

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Ampstek Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Project Manager

Hybrid, at least 3 days at Customer 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting