Senior IT Project Manager (m/f/d)
Senior IT Project Manager at TE Connectivity in Waiblingen, Germany, leading digital transformation projects that optimize manufacturing and business processes. Day to day involves planning and delivering IT projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners, and managing rollouts, testing, and change adoption; requires agile and traditional PM skills plus fluent German and Englis
- Compensation
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- Work setup
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- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
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- Category
- Project management
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Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Several years of experience in IT project management, ideally within digital transformation, automation, or manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of business processes, manufacturing operations, and digital transformation practices
- Experience in requirements analysis and development of project plans and business case documentation
- Solid knowledge of modern IT systems, integrations, data flows, and digital technologies
- Proficiency in both agile and traditional project management methodologies
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with the ability to manage complex projects
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, prioritization, risk management, and cross-functional communication
- Self-driven, assertive, team-oriented, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and spoken
Full description
Job Overview
As a Senior IT Project Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of digital transformation initiatives aimed at optimizing business and manufacturing processes. Working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, production departments, and external partners, you will drive cross-functional transformation projects and ensure the sustainable implementation and adoption of digital solutions across the organization.
Job Requirements
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Identify, evaluate, and prioritize digitalization, automation, and process optimization initiatives
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Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into practical project solutions
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Plan and deliver IT and digital transformation projects, including the implementation of new software solutions, business process digitalization, and system landscape optimization
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Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams as well as external service providers
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Ensure transparent stakeholder communication and provide regular project status reporting
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Drive the digitalization and optimization of manufacturing and business processes through the implementation of modern systems and tools
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Manage pilot phases, testing, rollouts, user training, and the transition into operational support
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Take ownership of change management activities, user adoption, and the sustainable integration of new solutions
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Act as the interface between business functions, production, IT, management, and external partners
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Promote standardized, scalable, and efficient processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
What your background should look like
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Several years of experience in IT project management, ideally within digital transformation, automation, or manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of business processes, manufacturing operations, and digital transformation practices
- Experience in requirements analysis and the development of project plans and business case documentation
- Solid knowledge of modern IT systems, integrations, data flows, and digital technologies
- Proficiency in both agile and traditional project management methodologies