Senior Project Manager - German Speaking (f/m/d)

Thinkproject; Würzburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work from abroad

Flexible working hours

Language courses

Great learning opportunities

Headspace access

Women's Network

Corporate volunteering

Social events

Job summary

Thinkproject is seeking a Project Manager (f/m/d) to coordinate the implementation of the Thinkproject business solution, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder updates throughout the implementation.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply PM methodologies, track budgets and deliverables, and report to executives. German and English fluency are required; some travel may be expected in a hybrid German role.

Qualifications

• Completed HBO/WO level education or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of Project Management experience, leading projects.
• PM certificates (PRINCE2/ PMI/ SCRUM) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage projects from initiation to closure using PM methodologies.
• Progress & Performance Management: Track progress, scope, timelines, budget, and risks.
• Team Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams, define scope, goals and milestones.
• Program/Portfolio Governance: Report to Project Director or Sponsor with alignment to business objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders; support executive planning.
• Timeline & Quality Assurance: Monitor milestones and ensure on-time delivery with quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Progress tracking

Team coordination

Portfolio governance

Stakeholder communications

Timeline management

German fluency

English communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HBO/WO level education

Job description

Introducing Thinkproject Platform

Pioneering a new era and offering a cohesive alternative to the fragmented landscape of construction software, Thinkproject seamlessly integrates the most extensive portfolio of mature solutions with an innovative platform, providing unparalleled features, integrations, user experiences, and synergies.

What do we do?

Pioneering a new era and offering a cohesive alternative to the fragmented landscape of construction software, Thinkproject seamlessly integrates the most extensive portfolio of mature solutions with an innovative platform, providing unparalleled features, integrations, user experiences, and synergies.

Join us as our new Project Manager (f/m/d)

What your day will look like

The Project Manager (f/m/d) coordinates the implementation of the Thinkproject business solution and/or coordinates the managed operations of the Thinkproject business solution, by managing timelines, risks, tracking revenues and costs, coordination and prioritization of tasks and manage and inform all stakeholders during the implementation

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage projects from initiation to successful closure, ensuring effective handover to the relevant functions by applying established project management methodologies and best practices.
• Progress & Performance Management:Take responsibility for tracking project progress, controlling scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring successful completion. Manage documentation, including project plans, charters, budget forecasts, project logs, and tracking tools, change management and risk mitigation.
• Team Coordination:Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring that all resources are effectively aligned with project objectives. Define clear project scope and establish measurable goals and milestones.
• Program/Portfolio Governance:If the project is part of a larger program or portfolio, adhere to Program Governance and report directly to the Project Director. For standalone projects, report to the Project Sponsor, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal teams and external clients, addressing progress, issues, exceptions, and potential risks. Facilitate clear and open communication to ensure all parties are aligned. Act as a strategic thought partner to the executive team, contributing to business planning, portfolio prioritization, and innovation roadmaps
• Timeline & Quality Assurance:Monitor project milestones and ensure on-time delivery of key deliverables and final products, while maintaining high standards of quality across all project phases.

What you need to fulfill the role

• Education:Completed education at HBO or WO level (or equivalent).
• Construction Industryis highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel is required
• 2-5 years of Project Management experience, as Project Manager/ Lead having managed and led projects individually.
• Technical Knowledge:In-depth understanding of industry software solutions, best practices, and service delivery standards, as well as familiarity with the TP portfolio is a plus.
• Functional Expertise:Project Manager certificate, one of the following certificates PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate, PMI Certificate or SCRUM Master are a plus
• Industry Expertise: Knowledge of the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors, specifically in relation to the asset management lifecycle is a plus. Experience with software implementation projects
• Stakeholder Management:Ability to manage various stakeholders effectively.
• Communication:German language fluency is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Team Collaboration:A team player, able to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams toward achieving shared goals

What we offer

• Hybrid working
• Work from abroad
• Flexible working hours
• Language courses
• Great learning opportunities
• Headspace access
• Women's Network
• Corporate volunteering
• Social events

We are a passionate bunch here. To join Thinkproject is to shape what our company becomes. We take feedback from our staff very seriously and give them the tools they need to help us create our fantastic culture of mutual respect. We believe that investing in our staff is crucial to the success of our business.

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