IT Project Manager – DACH

OverIT - Field Service Management; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working across Italy

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Exposure to PE firms

Job summary

OverIT, a leading global SaaS provider of Field Service Management, seeks a Project Manager to lead IT projects across Europe and North America. You will define objectives, drive roadmaps, and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international setting.

Fluency in German and English is essential, with experience in SaaS or system integrators and knowledge of Agile/Waterfall. Travel within the DACH region is expected; strong consulting capabilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT project management, ideally SaaS or system integrators.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience consulting or customer-facing software industry.
• Interest in international cross-functional projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel in the DACH region.
• Certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, PMP, ITIL, or PRINCE2 are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Define objectives, scopes, and deliverables; contribute to roadmaps and budgets.
• Team Leadership: Direct project teams, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and guide the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a point of contact; manage expectations and communicate across phases.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks early and support mitigation plans.
• Quality Management: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards through audits and improvements.
• Project Delivery & Closure: Complete projects with final reporting and lessons learned.
• Client Collaboration: Liaise with technical teams to align on requirements and opportunities.

Skills

German language

English language

Project management

Consulting mindset

Agile / Waterfall

International exposure

Communication skills

Client engagement

Proactivity & ownership

Travel readiness

Education

PMI-ACP

CSM

CSPO

PMP

ITIL

PRINCE2

Job description

OverIT is a leading global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider operating across Europe and North America.

We provide state-of-the‑art Field Service Management software that enables businesses in utilities, telecommunications, energy, and transportation to safely and efficiently manage critical infrastructure.

By integrating advanced capabilities such as Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), we help keep essential infrastructure operational every day.

Join our team if you want to be part of a premier technology brand!

What you’ll do

• Project Planning & Execution: Define clear objectives, scopes, and key deliverables. Contribute to project roadmaps, timelines, and support effective resource and budget allocation.
• Team Leadership: Direct project teams, establish responsibilities, monitor progress, and provide constructive guidance to cultivate a collaborative workspace while resolving issues effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and facilitating transparent communication across all project phases.
• Risk Mitigation: Help identify potential project risks early and support the implementation of mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Quality Management: Help ensure deliverables align with established quality standards through continuous assessments, audits, and process improvements.
• Project Delivery & Closure: Support the completion of projects, including contract wrap-up, lessons‑learned documentation, and final reporting.
• Client Collaboration: Liaise with technical teams to align on customer requirements and help identify new commercial opportunities.

What you’ll need

• Language Skills: Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
• Project Management Experience: Previous experience (or strong exposure) to project management in an IT environment, ideally within SaaS companies or system integrators; familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies is a plus.
• Consulting Mindset: Prior experience in a consulting or customer‑facing role, preferably within the software industry, is an advantage.
• International Exposure: Interest in or experience with managing cross‑functional, international projects.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interface with customers and internal stakeholders at various levels.
• Client Engagement: Willingness to develop skills in gathering customer requirements, managing product backlogs, estimating effort, and supporting the drafting of Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Proactivity & Ownership: A proactive, hands‑on attitude, strong organizational skills, and eagerness to grow into a demanding, international customer‑facing role.
• Certifications: Certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, PMP, ITIL, or PRINCE2 are a plus.
• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel within the DACH region for customer visits.

What is nice to have:

• Industry Experience: Experience in delivering FSM solutions in industries such as Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Rail is advantageous.

What we offer

• OverIT is a unique transformation project in the SaaS space arena, full of ambition to scale and grow globally.
• International culture and environment with the opportunity to partner with an outstanding group of people and professionals who joined the company to scale and succeed
• A career-defining opportunity with full exposure to two leading private equity firms.
• Location-flexible smart working across Italy
• Competitive pay, meaningful growth opportunities, and a transparent approach to compensation. Salary ranges are defined for each role based on experience, competencies, responsibilities, and geographic location, with additional benefits and performance-based incentives depending on the position.
• The expected annual gross salary range for this position is €38,000–€55,000.