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Senior Project Manager

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In short

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Germany to lead complex technology transformation projects. This role involves inspiring cross-functional teams, achieving measurable business outcomes, and demonstrating strategic leadership. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, fluency in German and English, and experience in consulting services, preferably in enterprise or transformation contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale, complex software development and technology transformation projects.
  • Inspire and guide cross-functional teams from vision through execution.
  • Achieve measurable business outcomes that strengthen the internal practice and drive impact in the German market.
  • Direct the successful delivery of complex global projects, integrating diverse technologies and partner ecosystems.
  • Establish and lead project-level governance structures, including Change & Risk Boards.
  • Analyze project interfaces and critical dependencies, recommending actions to Boards to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
  • Proactively monitor project progress, initiate corrective actions, and address gaps or escalations.
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with senior executives, aligning delivery with strategic goals.
  • Serve as a liaison between Microsoft Area Account teams, partners, and senior leadership.
  • Prepare and deliver regular project reports, providing transparency and insight into progress, risks, and opportunities.
  • Oversee Microsoft resource allocation, financial governance, and planning across the project lifecycle.
  • Manage master schedules and ensure alignment across all delivery streams.
  • Implement project management processes through the PMO and Boards.
  • Drive cloud adoption and business value by fostering a unified 'One Microsoft' experience.
  • Share insights, lessons learned, and customer experiences with internal and external communities.
  • Promote the reuse of intellectual property (IP) and enforce knowledge-sharing practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience in complex project management.
  • Proven experience delivering consulting services to external clients, preferably in enterprise or transformation contexts.
  • Fluency in both German (minimum C1) and English, written and spoken.
  • Residency in Germany and valid EU work permit are strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (strongly preferred).
  • Agile certifications such as Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or PSM I.
  • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Experience leading in matrixed or global delivery environments, particularly across virtual teams.
  • Experience with cloud service offerings, ideally Microsoft Azure or comparable platforms.
  • Experience with Microsoft Solution Areas “AI Business Solutions”, “Cloud & AI Platforms” & “Security”.

Benefits

  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
  • Growth mindset – We learn and adapt to empower others.
  • Innovation – We push boundaries to create meaningful change.
  • Collaboration – We work together to achieve shared goals.
  • Inclusion – We foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
#Project Management#Consulting#Technology Transformation#Software Development#German Market#Cross-functional Teams#Stakeholder Management#Agile#Cloud Adoption#Azure
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Germany

Qualification

Bachelor

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