Software Project Lead

Berlin Bytes; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Office at Backfabrik

Home office flexibility 2–3 days/week

Company pension scheme

MacBook Pro + dual 4K screen

Weekly team events

Dog-friendly office

Zusammenfassung

Berlin Bytes is seeking a Software (Technical) Project Leader to own complex software projects end to end and act as a strategic partner for key client accounts. This hybrid role combines project leadership, client advisory, and commercial ownership, with a clear path toward broader leadership.

You will lead cross-functional delivery, manage senior stakeholders, and shape commercially sound solutions that create impact for clients and the business.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years leading complex software development or digital delivery projects.
• Experience in agency, consulting, or professional services environments.
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders in complex project settings.
• Strong experience in scoping, estimation, planning, and delivery ownership.
• Experience with commercial scope management, including pricing, SOW, forecasting, or change requests.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Solid understanding of modern software delivery and cross-functional alignment.

Aufgaben

• Own complex software projects end to end from discovery through delivery and iteration.
• Drive cross-functional delivery with frontend/backend, designers, and stakeholders.
• Own client accounts commercially and strategically: forecasting, pricing, invoicing, and change control.
• Shape growth within existing accounts by developing proposals and statements of work.
• Advise senior stakeholders, manage escalations, and run discovery/workshops.
• Balance scope, risk, quality, and delivery; oversee roadmap and resource planning.
• Enable team success with clear direction, documentation, and mentorship.

Kenntnisse

5+ years experience

Lead complex software projects

Agency/consulting environment

Senior client stakeholder management

Project scoping & planning

Commercial scope management

German & English fluency

Cross-functional delivery

Ausbildung

University degree in business informatics or business administration

Tools

Agile / hybrid delivery methods

SDLC, APIs/integrations, cloud/SaaS

Jobbeschreibung

Berlin Bytes is a creative software development and consulting agency. Together with our clients, we design, build, and scale digital solutions and enterprise applications that deliver tangible business results.

Our projects span custom software development in renewable energy, automotive, manufacturing, and data management. We work closely with clients to solve complex operational and technical challenges, from discovery and delivery to long-term product evolution.

We are looking for a Software (Technical) Project Leader to who can own complex software projects and act as a strategic partner for key client accounts. In this role, you will lead cross-functional delivery, guide senior stakeholders, and help shape commercially sound solutions that create impact for both clients and our business.

This is a hybrid role for someone who is comfortable combining project leadership, client advisory, and commercial ownership. Depending on the project and account, the balance may vary, but you will always have clear ownership, visibility, and influence. The role also offers a clear path toward broader leadership and people management over time.

What you will be doing

• Own complex software projects end to end: You will lead full-cycle software development projects from discovery through delivery and iteration, ensuring strong execution and clear outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional delivery: You will work closely with frontend and backend engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to keep delivery aligned, efficient, and focused on impact.
• Own client accounts commercially and strategically: You will manage client portfolios, support account P&L, and help ensure each engagement is aligned with both client goals and business objectives. This includes forecasting, pricing, revenue recognition, invoicing, and change control in collaboration with Finance and Legal.
• Shape growth within existing accounts: You will identify and develop upsell and expansion opportunities by shaping tailored solutions, building proposals, and drafting statements of work for existing accounts.
• Manage stakeholders and expectations: You will advise senior stakeholders, manage escalations, and lead workshops to support discovery, alignment, and solution definition.
• Balance scope, risk, quality, and delivery: You will oversee requirements, roadmap planning, quality assurance, risk management, and resource planning to ensure projects stay on track.
• Enable team success: You will provide clear direction, documentation, and coordination so that engineers and designers can work effectively. You will also help mentor and develop team members as part of a growing delivery organisation.

What we’re looking for

Must-have

• 5+ years of experience leading complex software development or digital delivery projects
• Experience in an agency, consulting, or professional services environment
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders in complex project settings
• Strong experience in project scoping, estimation, planning, and delivery ownership
• Experience with commercial scope management, including pricing, SOW creation, forecasting, or change requests
• Fluency in German and English
• Solid understanding of modern software delivery, including agile or hybrid delivery models, SDLC, APIs/integrations, cloud/SaaS environments, and custom web-based systems
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning delivery across multiple stakeholders

Strong advantage

• Strong commercial and analytical thinking, with a clear focus on margin, risk, and scenario planning
• Experience in vendor or partner coordination on the client side
• Ability to consult, train, and enable clients in the use of complex applications and systems
• University degree in business informatics, business administration, or equivalent practical experience
• Interest in team development and mentorship

Nice-to-have

• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PSM, PSPO, SAFe, or ITIL
• Experience in growing client accounts or supporting broader commercial development
• Previous exposure to people leadership or line management
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection topics

What we offer

• Office located directly at Backfabrik
• Home office flexibility with 2–3 office days per week preferred
• Full-time desk available in the office
• Occasional workations welcome
• Company pension scheme
• MacBook Pro and dual 4K screen setup
• Quarterly company day and team event
• Coffee, tea, snacks, and fruit in the office
• Weekly team lunch and breakfast
• Dog-friendly office

Job practical details

• Location: Berlin
• Commitment: Full-time
• Holidays: 27 days per year
• Practical case study focused on delivery, scoping, and stakeholder management in a workshop setting
• Behavioural interview with Managing Directors