Project Lead / Project Manager – Software Development

Location: Kiel, Germany (Up to 60% Remote)

Contract: 18 months ANU (possible extension to 24 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: approx €95,000 (depending on experience)

Languages: Business Fluent German and English (both mandatory)

An international technology company specialising in advanced test & measurement solutions and secure communications is currently seeking experienced Project Lead / Project Manager professionals to support complex software development initiatives. This role is based in Kiel and offers a hybrid working model with up to 60% remote work.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced project managers with strong technical understanding of software development and proven experience coordinating multiple agile teams in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead one or more software development projects as technical project lead
Consolidate roadmaps from multiple teams into integrated project plans, including certification milestones as project gates
Manage project scope across sprints and development phases while coordinating dependencies between teams and products
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Product Owners and Requirements Engineers to align priorities and delivery timelines
Coordinate cross-functional development teams and promote agile ways of working
Monitor project performance across time, cost and quality metrics
Perform risk management and use Jira metrics for forecasting and resource planning
Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders and provide transparent KPI reporting to management

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management
Strong hands-on experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban and SAFe
Solid technical understanding of software development, test management and release processes
Experience coordinating multiple development teams or complex software projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification
Business fluent German and English (written and spoken)

Preferred Background

Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries
Structured, assertive and solution-oriented working style

This is an opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects within a highly innovative engineering environment while working closely with cross-functional software teams.

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Jefferson Wolfe Consulting

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