Senior Information Technology Project Manager

M.S. Management Services; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M.S. Management Services is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a global captive bank client based in Cologne, Germany. The role leads complex, large-scale IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of PM experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Project and Jira. A hybrid work setup with 60% remote work is available, and applicants from other countries are welcome to travel to Germany.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project management experience, including large-scale IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage third-party vendors.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet changing requirements.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve issues to minimise impact on timelines and budgets.
• Communicate with senior leadership and project sponsors; provide regular status updates.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PM Methodologies

Analytical Thinking

Cross-border Experience

Team Management

Problem Solving

International Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Business

Master's degree preferred

PMP

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Agile PM

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

Job description

For one of our clients, a global captive bank with European HQ in Cologne (Germany), we are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while aligning with organisational strategy and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage third-party vendors.

b) Planning & Execution:

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet changing requirements.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve issues promptly to minimise impact on timelines and budgets.

d) Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and project sponsors.
• Provide regular status updates and manage expectations.

e) Budget & Resource Control:

• Manage project budgets and ensure cost efficiency.

f) Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to organisational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Your profile:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or Agile PM.

Experience:

Minimum 8–10 years of project management experience, including large-scale projects.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.
• Experience in an international working environment
• Ideally, focus on IT projects within the financial industry or automotive industry

Language:

Fluent in English (corporate language), other languages (German, Italian, Spanish or French)are assets

Place of employment:

Germany – Cologne

There is a hybrid working regime applied, where 60% remote work is acceptable.

Therefore, we also welcome applicants from other countries, like Belgium, that can easily travel to Germany.

You have a Toyota DNA, this means you have:

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets
• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach
• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible
• Curiosity: you combine imagination and fact-based observation
• Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other’s success