(Senior) Project Manager (all genders)

UDG United Digital Group GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 79,926 - 108,471; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Office Mainz or Ludwigsburg

Company pension scheme

Further training budget

In-house training

Drinks flat rate and good coffee

Job summary

UDG United Digital Group GmbH is seeking a digital project lead to plan, coordinate, and technically manage complex web and e-commerce projects. You will translate client needs into scalable technical concepts and collaborate with architects and developers to ensure secure, high-performance solutions.

You will identify risks early, manage Scrum teams, and guide projects from architecture decisions to go-live, balancing customer needs with technical realities in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Media, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in (technical project) management for web, e-commerce, or digital platform projects.
• Familiarity with CMS, e-commerce, and framework technologies (AEM, TYPO3, Shopware, Salesforce Commerce, React, Node.js, REST APIs, GraphQL).
• Confident with classic and agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Solid understanding of DevOps, hosting, cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP), and deployment processes.
• Fluent in German and English, with relevant certifications (Scrum Master, Product Owner, PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) being a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and technical management of complex digital projects with a focus on e-commerce and platforms.
• Translate client requirements into technical concepts, working with architects and developers to ensure scalable, performant solutions.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and opportunities early and ensure smooth development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Manage Scrum teams and sprints, define backlogs and priorities, and maintain transparent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Use technical foresight and a structured mindset to guide projects from architecture decisions to go-live.
• Stay calm when challenges arise and balance customer needs with technical realities.

Skills

CMS, e-commerce experience

Jira

Confluence

React

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

DevOps understanding

Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP

German & English bilingual

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Media, or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

What we offer.

• The chance to become part of a large, international agency group: Approx. 350 great employees in Germany, a modern, customer-centric business model and a true New Work environment. As part of MSQ with a further 1500 colleagues, we offer an international perspective with offices and sister agencies in the UK, USA and Asia
• Flexible working environment: Hybrid or in our beautiful office in Mainz or Ludwigsburg
• Agile organization: Self-organized teams, extensive onboarding, personal buddy and lots of support from experienced colleagues
• Work & life balance: job bike leasing, Smart'n'fit weeks, fitness and self-care offers via EGYM Wellpass
• And of course: modern hardware, well‑equipped tool landscape, company pension scheme, further training budget, in‑house training, company events, drinks flat rate and good coffee

What you do.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and technical management of complex digital projects – with a focus on e-commerce, digital platforms, integrations, and interface management.
• Translate client requirements into technical concepts, working closely with architects and developers to ensure scalable, performant, and secure solutions.
• Identify technical dependencies, risks, and opportunities early on and ensure smooth processes for development, testing, and deployment.
• Manage Scrum teams and sprints, define backlogs and priorities, and maintain transparent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Use your technical foresight and structured mindset to guide projects from initial architecture decisions to successful go‑live.
• When challenges arise, you stay calm, find pragmatic solutions, and balance customer needs with technical realities.

What you bring along.

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Media, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in (technical project) management for web, e-commerce, or digital platform projects.
• Familiarity with CMS, e-commerce, and framework technologies (e.g. AEM, TYPO3, Shopware, Salesforce Commerce, React, Node.js, REST APIs, GraphQL).
• Confident working with classic and agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Solid understanding of DevOps, hosting, cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP), and deployment processes.
• Fluent in German and English, with relevant certifications (Scrum Master, Product Owner, PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) being a plus.
• A structured, solution‑oriented mindset and the ability to connect technology and business goals seamlessly.