Project Lead / Project Manager (m/f/d)

Project details

Kiel, Germany

Start Date: ASAP

Up to 24 months

Working Hours: 38 hours per week

Home Office: Approximately 60%

Position Overview

We 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 & Control

Define 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 & Coordination

Align 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 Management

Gather, 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 Management

Identify, 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 & Reporting

Provide 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 RequirementsEducation

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Experience

At 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 Methodologies

Strong 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 Background

Strong 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 & Leadership

Excellent 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

• Start: ab sofort
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Kiel, Deutschland, DE
• Rate: 110-110 EUR/h