dentsu Austria

Senior Project Manager

dentsu Austria

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Frankfurt • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and manage large-scale digital and technically driven projects/programs across multiple regions and time zones, including coordination with external partners.
  • Ensure consistently high-quality delivery within agreed timeframes and budget, including responsibility for project budgets, operational efficiency, and achieving profitability targets.
  • Apply agile and traditional project management methods and tools, tailored to individual project requirements and aligned with company standards.
  • Provide regular, comprehensive reporting to management and operational stakeholders on relevant metrics and project results.
  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships at mid- and senior-management levels, including effective expectation management and conflict resolution.
  • Proactively identify and capitalize on business opportunities within existing client projects (up‑selling/cross‑selling).
  • Work closely with Solution Architects, Business Development teams, and global delivery centers to align strategy and implement client solutions.
  • Actively contribute to commercial proposals and pitches, demonstrating deep understanding of and convincingly presenting the company’s services.
  • Participate in internal delivery management initiatives and strategic activities.
  • Support and promote organizational change, best practices, and innovation in project management.

Requirements

  • Relevant professional experience (8+ years) in senior project, delivery, or program management roles within a digital consulting environment.
  • Strong affinity for web technologies and digital products.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills and a confident presence in a variety of contexts, including complex or conflict-prone situations.
  • Analytical, strategic, and solution-oriented mindset with a clear understanding of business dynamics.
  • Proven experience in successfully leading and managing international teams across multiple digital projects and locations.
  • Solid knowledge of agile approaches (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and traditional project management methods, with the ability to coach and mentor others in these areas.
  • University degree (or equivalent) and very good German and English language skills.
Benefits
  • 2 additional volunteering days to support a cause you care about.
  • 3 wellness days in addition to your vacation days, Mental Health First Aider programs to support your mental well-being, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Our offices run on renewable energy, so you work with us CO₂-neutral.
  • Learning and development opportunities through our network and our in-house academy.
  • 40 hours per year in addition to statutory educational leave to further your personal and professional development.
  • Access to exclusive employee discounts via our Corporate Benefits platform.
  • Company pension scheme as a building block for your financial security.
  • Company bike program for commuting — sustainable, healthy, and cost-effective.
  • Opportunity to work temporarily from abroad.
  • Recommend new talent and receive a referral bonus upon successful hiring.
  • In Hamburg, Augsburg, Munich, Berlin & Düsseldorf, furry companions are welcome in the office.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementagile methodologiesScrumKanbandigital consultingbudget managementoperational efficiencyreportingbusiness analysiscross-selling
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsconflict resolutionanalytical mindsetstrategic thinkingsolution-orientedrelationship managementexpectation managementteam leadershipmentoring