Associate Project Manager

For our client from the public sector, we are looking for an experienced Associate Project Manager IT (Professional / Senior). In this versatile role, you will take on the operational management and coordination of demanding IT projects and ensure the efficient implementation of defined project goals.

Your tasks:

• Support and technically competent deputization of the internal project manager within the defined tasks, competencies, and responsibilities

• Planning, management, and coordination of sub-projects across all project phases

• Monitoring of project progress, milestones, resources, and costs, as well as ensuring the achievement of defined project goals

• Identification, evaluation, and follow-up of project risks, dependencies, and open actions, as well as early initiation of appropriate countermeasures

• Ensuring structured task planning, prioritization, and consistent follow-up of project activities in Jira

• Coordination and alignment with internal and external stakeholders, as well as ensuring a transparent and timely flow of information

• Application and further development of the specified agile working methods and project management processes

• Creation, maintenance, and assurance of complete and traceable project documentation in Confluence and other designated systems

• Preparation and documentation of relevant project information, deliverables, decisions, and status reports

• Support in the continuous optimization of project processes and ensuring efficient collaboration between the involved stakeholders

Your profile:

• Higher vocational training (HF) or university of applied sciences degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification

• Several years of experience in IT project management as well as in independent management and coordination of sub-projects

• Sound knowledge of classic and agile project management methods, as well as experience in applying structured project management processes

• Very good knowledge of using Jira and Confluence for project planning, task management, and documentation

• Experience in project controlling, especially in monitoring resources, costs, deadlines, milestones, and risks

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, as well as experience in dealing with various stakeholders

• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach with a high degree of personal responsibility, assertiveness, and analytical thinking

• Very good communication skills, as well as the ability to prepare and convey complex issues in an audience-appropriate manner

• Very good German language skills, both written and spoken, good English is an advantage

• Clean criminal record is mandatory

• Experience in projects within public administration or in security-relevant environments is an advantage

• Certifications in HERMES, IPMA, PRINCE2 or agile project management methods are an advantage

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