ELEKS Project Management Office is looking for aSenior Project Managerin Germany, who is open to regular travel to Göttingen.
ABOUT PROJECT
Our client is a global leader in pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment, headquartered in Germany. Their products and services empower pharmaceutical researchers and laboratory professionals by streamlining workflows, minimizing human error, and accelerating critical R&D initiatives.
ELEKS is partnering with the client to develop cutting-edge software solutions that support biopharma process automation, including drug and vaccine manufacturing. Our engineering teams have already contributed to several applications aimed at optimizing the transition from development to full-scale production.
REQUIREMENTS 7+ years of proven experience in IT project managementFluent (native-level) German and advanced English communication skillsSolid experience withFixed-Price Projects (FPP)Hands-on experience withSAFe(Scaled Agile Framework)Strong background in managingmid-size to large-scale projectsPractical knowledge of theEarned Value Management (EVM)modelProficient inAgile methodologiesandWaterfallproject managementFamiliarity with thePMBOK Guideand project management best practicesDeep understanding ofIT systemsandsoftware development life cyclesStrong understanding ofproject financials: profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and resource utilizationExcellentwritten and verbal communicationskillsProfessional certifications(e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe) would be a strong advantageWillingness totravel regularly to Göttingen, Germany PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Persistent and goal-focusedDetermined to succeedCreative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problemsInterest in challenge RESPONSIBILITIES Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholdersDevelop full-scale project plans and track project tasks/milestones using appropriate toolsEffectively analyze and report on project statusMonitor project budgets (where applicable), ensuring efficient use of the investmentConfidently remediate at risk or underperforming projects in collaboration with project teamsDefine project success criteria and communicate success criteria throughout the project life cycleConduct lessons learned and produce recommendations for future projectsSet and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholdersIdentify and resolve conflicts within a project teamMotivate project resources and empower them to take accountability for their assigned tasks WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS Close cooperation with a customerBusiness tripsChallenging tasksCompetence developmentTeam of professionalsDynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy Additional Information ABOUT
ELEKSELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.
Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.