Project Lead / Project Manager (m/f/d)
GlobalTech Recruitment GmbH
Ansprechpartner: Damien Taggart
Kiel, Deutschland
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Beschreibung
Location: Kiel, Germany
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Up to 24 months
Working Hours: 38 hours per week
Home Office: Approximately 60%
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Project Lead / Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead and coordinate software development projects in a technically demanding environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for project planning, execution, stakeholder management, and delivery, ensuring that projects meet agreed timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.
The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with a solid technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & ControlDefine and maintain project roadmaps, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery within agreed constraints.
Track dependencies, resources, and project performance.
Team Leadership & CoordinationAlign and coordinate cross-functional teams involved in software development projects.
Facilitate collaboration between engineering, business, and other stakeholders.
Support teams in resolving blockers and maintaining delivery momentum.
Requirements ManagementGather, analyse, prioritise, and document project requirements.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope and objectives.
Manage changes to requirements and communicate their impact on project delivery.
Risk & Quality ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and agreed delivery processes.
Coordinate testing strategies and support the integration of CI/CD processes into project workflows.
Stakeholder Communication & ReportingProvide regular project updates to stakeholders and management.
Prepare status reports, progress assessments, and management briefings.
Communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences.
Proactively manage expectations and resolve conflicts.
Mandatory RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional ExperienceAt least five years of experience leading or managing software development projects.
Proven experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, requirements, risks, and deliverables.
Project Management MethodologiesStrong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and/or traditional project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 and PMP.
Experience applying project management methodologies in complex technical environments.
Scrum Master or PMP certification is an advantage.
Technical BackgroundStrong technical understanding of software development processes and engineering environments.
Familiarity with software delivery lifecycles, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to engage effectively with software developers, architects, and technical specialists.
Communication & LeadershipExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to translate technical requirements into clear business objectives.
Experience working independently and managing com