Head of IT Project Management (m/f/d)
#yourmission
- You lead and shape the global IT Project Management organization, enabling the successful delivery of complex software implementation projects across international locations.
- You develop and empower Team Leads and IT Project Managers, building a strong leadership culture and fostering continuous professional growth.
- You ensure that project management practices, governance and delivery standards are consistently applied across the global organization.
- You drive the strategic development of the IT Project Management function, strengthening metho-dologies, tools and capabilities.
- You oversee the global project portfolio from a project management perspective, ensuring transpa-rency on performance, risks, and resource capacity.
- You enable efficient resource and capacity management across locations, ensuring the right expertise is available for successful project execution.
- You define and manage the budget of the IT Project Management organization.
- You act as a senior escalation partner for complex project situations and support sustainable solutions together with the implementation leadership team.
- You represent the global IT Project Management organization in leadership discussions, driving alignment across departments and strengthening end-to-end project execution.
#youareknapp
- You bring extensive experience in software or IT project management in complex technical environments.
- You have experience in leading project management organizations or multiple project teams.
- You combine strategic leadership with a deep understanding of project delivery and governance.
- You are experienced in working in international and cross-functional environments.
- You have strong capabilities in organizational development, stakeholder management and leadership communication.
- Ideally, you bring knowledge of intralogistics systems or complex software solutions.
- You are a visionary and structured leader who inspires people and drives continuous improvement.
- You are fluent in German and English.
#weareknapp
We offer you a key global leadership role in shaping the future of IT Project Management.
You will lead an international organization of IT Project Managers and Team Leads, strengthen project delivery excellence and contribute to the successful implementation of innovative intralogistics solutions for customers around the world.
This position offers a minimum gross salary of € 4,299.70 (according to the Collective Agreement for the Metal Industry, VWG V/1st year). At KNAPP, our employees stand out through their personality, talent and commitment. Therefore, your actual salary will be determined individually together with you — overpayment is possible depending on your qualifications and experience.
Your Benefits
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Employee discounts
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Company health management programme
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Employee events
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Training
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Fruit
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Flexible working hours
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Car park
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KNAPP Kinderwelt day care centre
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Company mobile phone
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Company cafeteria
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Good connections
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Share in the company
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Company pension scheme
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Grant for public transportation
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Company doctor
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?
Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application.
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete
The following documents are important to us:
- Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
- CV (résumé) in tabular format
- Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online
Please only apply via our application tool.
Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic
Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.
The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
