Project Manager (German-Speaking) Advisors & Consulting Services, Deploy

Mastercard; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mastercard Advisors & Consulting Services, Deploy unit seeks a Project Manager (German-speaking) to coordinate multiple high‑value projects across industries, defining scope, timelines, and stakeholder roles. You will apply risk mitigation and proven PM methods to deliver measurable client value.

Responsibilities include leading client meetings, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate degree with project and change management experience.
• 4–7 years of Project Management experience.
• Exposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultancies.
• Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language.
• Ability to travel to client sites on a semi-regular basis.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Aufgaben

• Manage deliverable development and workstreams on multiple large, complex high‑value projects across a range of industries.
• Utilize proven project and change management methodologies to help clients drive measurable value.
• Define scope, timelines, and budget and perform cost, benefit, and risk analyses.
• Report on issues, risks, progress, and timelines with credible solutions.
• Lead client meetings and manage relationships with client managers, and mentor junior team members.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

English communication

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PM tools

Jobbeschreibung

Title And Summary

Project Manager (German-Speaking) Advisors & Consulting Services, Deploy

Job Description Summary

Project Manager (German Speaking) in the Advisors & Consulting Services team. Services within Mastercard are responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value‑added services and leverage expertise, data‑driven insights, and execution. Our team combines traditional consulting with Mastercard’s data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to give clients strategic insights and recommendations. The team works with a global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants. The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Program Management consultants lead clients through transformations by implementing strategically important Mastercard assets and services to bring value and drive growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will manage multiple projects within a portfolio, providing efficient and effective coordination of a complex range of activities by clearly defining project team and stakeholder roles and responsibilities that are aligned with the delivery of the expected benefits. You will ensure effective identification of risks and proactive solutioning to mitigate risks and impact on timelines.

Client Impact

• Manage deliverable development and workstreams on multiple large, complex high‑value projects across a range of industries, problem statements, and cultures
• Utilize proven, accredited project and change management methodologies and techniques to help clients drive measurable value
• Define scope, timelines, and budget and perform cost, benefit, and risk analyses
• Report on issues, risks, progress, and timelines and summarize effectively, offering analysis, options, and credible solutions
• Manage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner

Team Collaboration & Culture

• Develop sound business recommendations and deliver effective client presentations
• Plan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project team members to address client problems
• Lead team and external meetings, and lead or co‑lead project management
• Contribute to the firm’s intellectual capital and solution development, being a strong brand ambassador for Mastercard and Data & Services
• Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day‑to‑day project management across client projects, and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with work experience in project management and change management methodologies and techniques
• 4-7 years of Project Management experience
• Exposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultancies
• Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders
• Logical, structured thinking
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
• Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
• Ability to travel to client sites on a semi‑regular basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing solutions and measuring impact on clients' business
• Experience coaching junior consultants
• Have completed or interested in pursuing recognized professional accreditation, such as Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Knowledge of Project Management tools
• Exposure to payments and/or retail banking or merchants
• MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.