IT Project Manager Manufacturing

The role focuses on managing multiple IT projects (and in some cases, full program ownership) related to:

• ERP (SAP / S4HANA), MES, CRM and logistics systems
• Manufacturing system integrations and shopfloor connectivity
• Application onboarding, vendor coordination and license-related activities

In addition, the role includes leading Pilots and Proofs of Concept (PoCs), including AI-driven or new applications, ensuring structured validation before scaling.

This role is expected to bring execution discipline, structure and transparency, operating effectively in complex and dynamic environments., Project Delivery

• Manage multiple IT projects end-to-end, from planning to rollout
• Define scope, milestones and delivery plans
• Ensure execution across integration, testing and deployment phases
• In selected cases, take ownership of larger program scopes

Pilots & PoCs

• Lead pilots and Proofs of Concept (AI or new solutions)
• Define clear objectives, success criteria and evaluation approach
• Ensure structured execution within defined scope, time and cost
• Support decision-making on scaling or stopping initiatives

Integration & Execution Control

• Coordinate integration between manufacturing systems and enterprise platforms
• Track progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure alignment with objectives
• Assess changes and deviations (time, cost, scope) before approval
• Provide clear and structured reporting to stakeholders

Delivery Structuring & Coordination

• Bring structure to complex environments with multiple parallel initiatives
• Ensure consistency in documentation, planning and reporting
• Coordinate vendors, onboarding activities and related processes

Stakeholder Interaction

• Work closely with IT, business stakeholders and vendors
• Drive alignment, follow-up and decision-making across teams
• Communicate clearly in international and fast-paced environments

Success in this role means

• Projects and PoCs are delivered with clear structure and control
• Time, cost and quality are actively managed and deviations addressed early
• Risks and dependencies are visible and proactively managed
• Solutions are validated before scaling and integrated effectively
• The consultant brings clarity, reliability and execution focus

Do you have experience in Project management?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, We are looking for an IT Project Manager (Senior Consultant or Manager level) with experience in manufacturing environments and enterprise system integrations., * Strong experience in IT Project Management in complex environments

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• Exposure to ERP (SAP / S4HANA), MES and system integrations
• Experience working with vendors and external providers
• Ability to structure complex topics and drive execution
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading pilots or PoCs is a plus
• Full professional fluency in English (C2+)

Experience Profile

• Typically 6-15 years of experience in IT project management
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience in international and multi-stakeholder contexts

Analytical & Consulting Skills

• Structured and pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Ability to translate complexity into clear plans and actions
• Strong focus on execution and delivery performance

Highly desirable

• Experience in shopfloor or production environments
• Familiarity with SAP, MES platforms, Polarion (Siemens), Dynamics 365
• Exposure to AI-related initiatives or innovation projects
• German language skills