(Senior) IT Project Manager

One of Frankfurt’s newest start-up banks is looking for a (Senior) IT Project Manager to join their IT team, based in Frankfurt (or remote in Germany). In this role, you will be a player within a small team to satisfy the demands of the firm’s growing presence. This is a multifaceted role where you will implement, plan and control a variety of IT projects across the business that are essential to the growth of the business.

The successful candidate will be a motivated individual that wants to shape an environment that is built on compliant IT and software infrastructure in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Terrific communication, collaboration skills, and a positive attitude towards both team members and a wide scope of internal customers are critical to success within this role.

Responsibilities

• Your role as (Senior) IT Project Manager will see you as a crucial part of the Operations & IT department within the company
• Take complete ownership of the planning, control and implementation of IT projects (including reporting, requirements and test management) across the business
• Transfer of requirements from business and specialist areas into successful IT projects
• Strong management of both internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth integration of IT services, paying strong attention to security, regulatory aspects and data protection; explain and enforce internal processes

Requirements

• Business fluent in German and English is a must
• A degree in computer science, economics, business informatics or similar would be preferred, although not essential
• At least 5 years of professional experience in IT Project Management and previous work in a regulated environment with a focus on retail banking and/or export finance (a plus)
• Strong communication skills and team spirit
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of ITIL or other relevant frameworks
• Application of project management techniques and tools
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas is a plus: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence), Test Automation, cloud computing and REST APIs

Benefits

• A meritocratic, performance driven collaborative culture
• Strong career growth trajectory at a young and growing company
• Opportunity to have an impactful role within an expanding business
• Lots of nice perks, a lovely office in the centre of Frankfurt
• Space for you and your ideas and to develop yourself further
• Flat hierarchies
• A committed and international team
• Team events
• Home office option

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This position is open to candidates eligible to work in Germany. Sponsorship is not on offer at this time.

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