Principal IT Project Manager
T-Systems International
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About T-Systems International GmbH
At T-Systems, we provide our business customers with the right system solutions for their digital business. Our portfolio ensures that digital transformation reduces complexity, saves costs, and simplifies daily operations. Our core areas are Connectivity, Digital, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Security – Let's power higher performance!
About the Business Area: Digital Enabler
We deliver data-centric solutions across various industries, including Automotive, Manufacturing, Telco, Public, and Health. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from architectural consulting, data engineering, and data analytics to data science and DevOps operations. We collaborate closely with clients using agile methodologies, primarily Scrum.
We leverage a wide array of data sources, from traditional IT to IoT and social media. Our work involves cutting-edge open-source technologies, often based on Hadoop. Beyond on-premise solutions, we increasingly integrate cloud-based technologies into hybrid architectures, aiming to drive our customers' digitalization strategies to success.
Your Responsibilities as a Principal IT Project Manager
As a Principal IT Project Manager, you will assume strategic and operational leadership for complex software development, SAP, and transformation projects. This involves managing external and internal C-level stakeholders and guiding global teams through both classic and agile frameworks.
Key aspects of your role include:
- Leading strategically important and challenging large projects and programs.
- Developing and overseeing the strategy for successful project realization, managing all process steps.
- Establishing project teams and clearly defining tasks and responsibilities.
- Identifying and actively representing potential claims with customers.
- Managing requirements, scope, and backlogs effectively.
- Building and maintaining an efficient risk management system, identifying and resolving potential obstacles.
- Ensuring the timely delivery of agreed-upon project deliverables and navigating difficult project scenarios.
- Being accountable for your projects to customers, internal and external service providers, and senior management.
Your Profile
You should possess a completed education or degree in IT or Business, complemented by a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management, specifically within software development projects. A proven track record of successfully completing several large projects/programs across diverse domains is essential, including experience with projects involving 100+ employees and near/offshore components.
Additionally, you should bring the following skills and expertise:
- Extensive knowledge and experience in delivering complex software solutions to demanding clients using best practice tools, technologies, and methodologies (e.g., Scaled Agile, DevOps, Continuous Integration).
- A solution-oriented approach to complex challenges and serving as a team role model, with a strong commitment to knowledge transfer.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both German and English are mandatory.
- Experience in requirement analysis within complex agile projects, alongside detailed knowledge of contract, risk, and claim management.
- Experience in solution design, software architectures, software development, test automation, and deployment is advantageous.
- Relevant Agile and/or Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, SCRUM, SAFe) are preferred; certifications in Six Sigma Black Belt, Design Thinking, or COBIT are a plus.
This position is also available part-time. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Risk Management
- Claim Management
- Software Development
- SAP
- DevOps
- Cloud Computing
How to Get Hired at T-Systems International
- Research T-Systems International's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for IT Project Management: Customize your resume to highlight your extensive experience in leading complex software development and transformation projects, specifically mentioning Agile, SAP, and stakeholder management expertise.
- Showcase project leadership: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to manage large-scale projects, C-level stakeholders, global teams, and your proficiency in risk and claim management.
- Highlight technical and agile certifications: Emphasize any PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, SCRUM, SAFe, or other relevant certifications, showcasing your commitment to best practices in project delivery.
- Practice interview scenarios: Be ready to discuss your strategic planning skills, problem-solving approach in difficult project situations, and how you foster knowledge transfer within teams.
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