
Senior Project Manager
Minor Hotels Europe and Americas
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Hanau • Germany
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- You have 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 a plus.
- 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 traditional and agile methods.
- You possess 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 commercial and business acumen.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package — attractive base salary plus bonus and company-supported private pension plan
- Modern working-time arrangements — time autonomy without time recording, with a focus on results-oriented work
- Generous 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, and a life-phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, early retirement)
- Additional benefits — subsidized public transport, discounts at many (online) retailers, company medical services with comprehensive preventive check-ups, sports facilities, and an employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
- Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility — sustainability is part of our corporate strategy and we support initiatives in education, family, and science through our foundations
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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