German Speaking Project Manager

Project Manager – Event Technology (m/f/d)

Location: Meckenheim (near Bonn), Germany
Hybrid: Up to 2 days/week remote (depending on project phase)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40h/week)
Salary: €48,000 – €75,000/year gross + negotiable bonus
Travel: 40–50% (international events, projects 3 days to 1 month)
Driver's License Required — Company car provided
Start Date: ASAP
30 vacation days

About the Employer

A leading German provider of event services, broadcast technology, and IT solutions, with nearly 50 years of experience. The company works on large-scale international sporting events, corporate product launches, and advanced media production.

~70–80 employees
Offices near Bonn & Munich
Specializes in motorsport events, global sports broadcasts, & corporate presentations
In-house IT department developing innovative event & broadcast applications

Company Culture

• Flat hierarchy & fast decision making

• Hands-on, high-impact working environment

• Collaborative team & strong feedback culture

• Passion for live event experiences

Benefits

• Flexible working model (depending on project phase)

• Trust-based working hours

• Modern equipment & dedicated relaxation areas

• Team events, BBQs, after-work gatherings

• Corporate benefits platform

• Professional development & mentoring programs

• Career planning support

• Free parking & great coffee

Role Responsibilities

• Manage full event technology projects end-to-end

• Prepare proposals incl. pricing & commercial calculations

• Lead customer negotiations & technical consulting

• Provide on-site support during events

• Plan & coordinate project staffing

• Oversee material planning with technical teams

• Work with tools like EasyJob (and ideally Vectorworks)

Requirements Must-Have

• 5+ years experience in event technology project management

• Technical expertise in lighting & sound systems

• Proven experience handling complex full-cycle projects

• Leadership & strong team collaboration skills

• Flexibility & ability to perform in high-pressure environments

• MS Office proficiency + experience with EasyJob

• German C1 & English C1

Nice-to-Have

• Vectorworks experience

• Background in motorsport or live event production

• Leadership experience in fast-paced event environments

Team & Reporting

• Reports to Project Management Lead

• Works alongside technical & commercial teams

• Leads project-assigned teams on-site

Recruitment Process

• Virtual introduction interview

• On-site technical & leadership meeting

• Final offer