Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Permanent

 

 

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,200 employees in 40 countries. 

 

The following challenges await you:

• As a (Senior) IT Project Manager (m/f/d) in our SAP area, you will be part of our strategic project management team at Heraeus IT.
• You will manage a broad range of SAP projects, from strategic initiatives to user- and customer-centric solutions that generate business value for Heraeus.
• You will take end-to-end responsibility for project execution, including scope, timeline, resource planning, budget oversight, and project governance.
• You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including business experts, IT business partners, IT specialists, and external vendors.
• You will apply modern project management methods and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our project management practices.
• Close business engagement and clear, targeted communication will be essential to ensure alignment with business objectives and effective delivery.
• Act as a strategic partner to specialist departments, supporting new applications throughout their lifecycle with a strong focus on value creation.
• Ensure a structured handover to the support organization for applications implemented through your projects, enabling stable operations throughout the remaining product lifecycle.

Your Profile:

• You bring 7+ years of experience in IT & SAP project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You are a strong people leader with experience managing internal staff and external partners, ensuring clear communication, aligned expectations, and consistent performance across mixed teams.
• Experience in developing employees, technologies, and processes is beneficial.
• You hold a university degree (or equivalent education) in economics, IT, or a related field.
• You are experienced in managing programs/projects in diverse environments and are well-versed in both classic and agile methods.
• You have strong cross-team collaboration skills and can balance multiple stakeholder needs and expectations.
• You quickly understand and analyze new demands and challenges.
• You have international experience and a high level of intercultural awareness.
• You possess strong economic and commercial understanding.
• You are a business-minded IT professional who understands how IT drives business value.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written; German proficiency is a plus.
  
  

What we offer:
Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work
Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)
Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations