Senior IT Project Manager (Freelance, Hybrid)

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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