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# Manager IT - Project Manager

- **Company:** Utimaco GmbH
- **Location:** Köln, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Decision Support Systems, DevOps, PRINCE2, Microsoft Copilot, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5905955021

## About the Role

* A degree in business informatics, business administration, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification
 * Several years of project management experience, including a strong track record delivering technical IT projects
 * In-depth knowledge of traditional and agile project management approaches, particularly PRINCE2 and Agile
 * A hands-on, delivery-focused mindset, with sound process management experience and the ability to work effectively in a lean, performance-oriented IT organisation
 * Strong analytical, communication, facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
 * Business-level fluency in written and spoken German and English

## Description

Take ownership of company-wide IT and digital transformation initiatives. You will connect management, business teams, IT, Security, Legal and external partners, helping teams deliver with clarity, transparency and pace.

 * Lead international IT and digital transformation projects end to end, spanning infrastructure, DevOps, cloud, workplace, applications, security and cross-organisational initiatives such as M&A or carve-outs
 * Manage scope, schedules, budgets, estimates, risks and escalations, ensuring delivery meets agreed timelines, costs and quality standards
 * Bring interdisciplinary teams and external service providers together, coordinating closely with team leads and engaging stakeholders through change
 * Apply AI practically to planning, risk and status analysis, reporting and decision support, using tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Langdock or comparable solutions
 * Strengthen project governance, standards and best practices; identify opportunities to improve processes, automate work and optimise toolchains
 * Provide clear, decision-ready updates to senior management and the board while ensuring regulatory, information security and data protection requirements are considered