Senior Execution Manager – Strategic Tech Products

Responsibilities

• You work closely with the VP Tech Product & Portfolio and other senior leaders to structure, plan, and successfully execute strategic technology initiatives.
• You gather, structure, and design requirements for cross‑functional tech projects and ensure their successful delivery.
• You manage complex projects alongside and on behalf of Product Owners, coordinating stakeholders from Product, Engineering, and Operations, and ensuring alignment on shared goals, priorities, and timelines.
• You track project progress, proactively identify risks, and initiate appropriate measures to ensure delivery.
• You prepare management updates, steering committee materials, and decision briefs for the senior leadership team and actively support strategic decision‑making.
• You coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure transparency and efficient collaboration.
• You support the Tech Product leadership team with operational priorities, strategic analyses, and high‑impact ad‑hoc topics.
• You manage external technology and implementation partners, establish provider‑management best practices, and ensure high service quality.
• You support contract negotiations with IT service providers and accompany these until successful completion.

Requirements

• You have at least five years of professional experience in a top‑tier management consultancy or in‑house project and portfolio management experience in a technology‑driven environment.
• Alternatively, you have solid experience implementing technology‑intensive projects in consumer or operations environments—ideally in a scale‑up.
• You have a strong ability to structure complex issues and translate them into concrete actions and project plans.
• You demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communicate confidently at all levels, including executive level.
• You work independently, pragmatically, and with a strong focus on execution and results.
• You thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment and maintain oversight even under high complexity.
• Ideally, you already have initial experience with technology, product, or operations projects.
• You are proficient in project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar systems.
• You have business‑fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex technology initiatives, ensuring successful project delivery through effective stakeholder management and strategic decision‑making. Proficient in project management tools and fluent in both German and English, facilitating communication across diverse teams.

Tools & Technologies

• Jira
• Confluence