About the role
For a complex and business-critical transformation project, we are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager on a freelance basis.
The project is currently entering an intensive stabilisation and recovery phase. The objective is to establish transparency regarding scope, responsibilities, dependencies and delivery status and to create a reliable basis for the successful continuation of the project.
The Senior IT Project Manager will assume the overall operational project leadership and will be responsible for steering the project through the stabilisation phase and towards the planned go-live.
Experience in complex, multi-vendor transformation projects and in the management of critical or challenging project situations is essential. Specific industry experience is not required.
Key Facts / Framework Conditions
Contract type: Freelance assignment
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: Expected until the planned go-live in May 2027
Workload: 100%
Working model: Hybrid
Onsite presence: Regular onsite presence will be required, particularly during the initial stabilisation phase
Languages: Fluent German and English are mandatory
Tasks
Lead the project and assume overall operational responsibility for its planning, coordination and delivery.
Establish and maintain an integrated project plan covering all relevant workstreams, milestones and dependencies
Create transparency regarding project scope, requirements, deliverables and open decisions
Coordinate internal stakeholders, external implementation partners and other involved parties
Ensure clear alignment between business, IT and external delivery teamsDefine priorities and ensure that critical topics are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
Establish effective project steering, reporting and escalation mechanisms together with the Project Recovery Manager and the PMO
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and critical decisionsPrepare and facilitate project management and steering committee meetings
Provide transparent and reliable reporting to senior management and key stakeholders
Monitor delivery progress, quality and resource requirements across all workstreams
Challenge project plans and delivery assumptions where necessary
Assess the feasibility of the planned timeline and initiate corrective measures where required
Ensure structured preparation for testing, readiness activities and the planned go-live
Requirements
10+ years of experience leading complex and business-critical IT transformation projects
Proven experience in stabilising and recovering projects in challenging or critical situations
Strong track record in managing multi-workstream and multi-vendor project environments
Experience in establishing integrated project plans, governance structures and transparent reporting mechanisms
Srong understanding of project delivery processes, including requirements, design, implementation, testing and go-live preparation
Excellent stakeholder management skills at operational, management and executive level
Strong leadership, decision-making, conflict-resolution and escalation capabilities
Ability to quickly analyse complex project situations and translate findings into clear priorities and executable measures
Experience in coordinating business, IT and external delivery partners
Structured, pragmatic and outcome-oriented working styleStrong communication and presentation skills
Fluent German and English
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