Project manager (German language)

The project manager will be responsible for coordinating project performance, managing execution of the tasks as defined in the project plan in order to achieve the project goals ensuring timely completion of the project. This role ensures that client needs are satisfied through the formulation, development, implementation and delivery of application solutions in response to client requirements. You will manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate. You will also motivate the project team using appropriate tools and techniques in order to increase commitment to the project objectives. The project manager will be responsible for the project plan, budget, structure, schedule and other agreed elements ensuring project deliverables are met. Expert level knowledge is required across PM methodologies, emerging technologies and technical architectures pertaining to the client served, and the vision to influence the clients\' actions.

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end;

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders;

• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents;

• Ensure that project meets it’s deliverables in agreed schedule, as per the scope, within stipulated budget and as per the quality standards;

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion;

• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis;

• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals;

• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary;

• Ensures project or service scope and deliverables are defined and agreed with all relevant parties; 

• Ensures all project commitments are met, and monitors and reports on progress to senior management, sponsor, and customer, as well as the PMO in accordance with the reporting standards, ensuring the project remains within scope; 

• Diagnoses and evaluates potential risks and issues throughout the project. Reports regularly to the PMO and senior management with regard to risks, and executes appropriate plans to contain them;

• Acts as escalation point for problems and complaints, and manages compliance, contingency, and risk situations within own area of control;

• Monitor and manage resources (staff, suppliers, and hardware & software) in a cost effective manner, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and action cost reduction initiatives.

• 3+ years of experience in successful project management,

• Bachelor or Masters Degree,

• Excellent analytical & technical skills, Strong Leadership skills; planning and organizational skills,

• Good interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation, must be able to demonstrate a level maturity while under constant pressure from the business and technology community,

• Ability to travel 50% of time,

• Fluent German and English with effective business communication skills,

• Detail oriented, ability to quickly recognize and solve problems,

• Experience with Project Management Tools like MS Projects and MS Office,

• Certification: PRINCE-II or PMI certifications preferred.

• You will work in multinational, stable company for c.a. 100 Blue Chip Clients - known, global brands, supported by 6000 professionals in 30 languages
  

• You will gain space to fulfill your ambitions and develop your career, opportunity to take part in transition projects. We operate according to Lean and Kaizen philosophy.
  

• You will choose your career path (experts or managers) – you will work among professionals (over 900). We will support you to gain knowledge (20 000 online trainings and in class) and get certified (e.g. ITIL, Vmware, Citrix, Oracle Database). You will have the opportunity to take part in coaching You will work in line with high, international work standards and you will have an opportunity to engage in CSR initiatives.
  

• You will be appreciated for your results and professionalism – based on clear rules of promotion. Our company applies a wide choice of perks (free private medical care for you and your family, additional life insurance). We help to keep right proportions between your work and private life (Business Parent Program)

• As a disabled person you will get professional support. We are open to provide assistive technologies for people with diverse disabilities. We care about inclusion and equal rights approach. We conduct disability awareness trainings. Join our Win with Capgemini Program for people with disabilities.