[Hiring] Senior Project Manager EPM @Jedox GmbH

Role Description

As a Freelance Senior Project Manager (EPM), you will support Jedox in delivering high-impact client projects by bringing your expertise into complex, project-based environments and ensuring they are completed on time and within scope to maximize customer satisfaction. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee project execution, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, driving excellence and collaboration in line with Jedox's values.

• Lead project delivery: Manage the implementation of Jedox projects for key accounts, ensuring they are completed successfully and on time.
• Coordinate stakeholders: Act as the central point of contact for clients, internal teams (including R&D), and executive stakeholders to foster strong collaboration across our #OneTeam environment.
• Manage project lifecycle: Oversee all phases of the project, from gathering requirements and planning to execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Ensure quality and compliance: Ensure quality delivery by maintaining clear project documentation and aligning with Jedox standards.
• Drive timelines and resources: Organize resources effectively. Manage resources effectively. Ensure projects stay on track. Keep track of time, budget, and scope.
• Identify and mitigate risks: Ensure delivery excellence by proactively detecting project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Track and communicate progress: Monitor milestones and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Support continuous improvement: Improve Jedox products and services by providing feedback from customer projects, thereby contributing to innovation and impactful results.
• Provide backup support: Support additional project initiatives as required within your area of expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT project management, ideally in complex environments.
• 8+ years of professional experience within the IT consulting industry.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is expected; a Master’s degree is seen as an added benefit.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering finance transformation projects (CPM/EPM, ERP, BI).
• Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams as well as project resources, budgets, and scope effectively.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and frameworks; certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, IPMA) are a plus.
• Confident when engaging with both senior stakeholders and operational teams, with the ability to adjust communication style depending on the audience.
• Strong customer orientation with a focus on delivering measurable project outcomes.
• Highly self-driven, structured, and able to operate independently in fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in German and business-fluent English, enabling effective communication with both local and international stakeholders.

Benefits

• Flexible work: Enjoy the possibility of working from anywhere and owning working hours.
• Generous vacation time and comprehensive health benefits plans, including pension plans.
• Career growth plan tailored to your path, in collaboration with your Line Manager.
• All offices are centrally located and can be easily reached via public transportation, with public transit reimbursement or bike leasing options.
• High-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Corporate discounts across many brands and products.