Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

About the role

The Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of the organization's complex, high-value, strategically critical projects. The role requires strong project leadership, cross-functional insight and the ability to build trust-based relationships with customers, acting as a strategic partner who keeps project outcomes aligned with client expectations. It is a senior position without direct supervisory responsibility, focused on influencing and mentoring others.

Key responsibilities

• Guide project teams through ambiguity and complexity, mentor less experienced project managers and help shape best practices.
• Lead project initiation and planning: define scope, objectives and deliverables, develop project plans, establish governance, and write business cases and charters.
• Manage resources, the integrated project plan, the critical path, dependencies, schedule and budget, and implement corrective actions.
• Run communication plans, manage stakeholder expectations, provide status reports, facilitate meetings and negotiate complex contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Manage vendor performance, contract compliance, change orders and cost control, and prepare financial reports for senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks, lead problem solving and escalate critical issues to senior management.

Required profile

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive project management experience.
• Proven track record managing complex, strategic, cross-functional projects and leading high-performing project teams.
• Experience managing project budgets, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships and handling project risks.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration); Master's preferred; experience may substitute for a degree.
• PMP certification highly desired.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet and Jira.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

What we offer

• Career development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Pay transparency.
• Global opportunities.

Travel of up to 40% may be required. The role works independently with minimal supervision and interacts with internal stakeholders, external vendors, consultants and clients.