Senior Transformation and Project Manager (f/m/d)

• Lead and manage large-scale, complex projects from initiation to closure, encompassing digital transformation, regulatory compliance, or operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for C-level executives, department heads, and external vendors. Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, and KPIs.
• Ensure all project deliverables comply with relevant financial industry regulations and standards (e.g., BaFin requirements, MaRisk, DORA, GDPR, ECB guidelines).
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple workstreams. Forecast, track, and manage project budgets, ensuring maximum ROI.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Develop robust contingency plans to ensure seamless project execution.
• Champion best practices in project management. Apply the appropriate methodologies tailored to the specific needs of the project.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to junior project managers, business analysts, and project team members.

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years specifically within the financial services sector (banking, asset management, insurance, or fintech).
• Ability to distill complex, technical, or regulatory information into clear, actionable insights for C-level executives and steering committees.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the confidence to deliver difficult news or status updates transparently and constructively.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and drive accountability in cross-functional teams without formal disciplinary authority; A collaborative leadership style that fosters a culture of psychological safety, continuous improvement, and open feedback.
• Emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to remain calm, focused, and objective in high-stakes, high-stress situations.
• Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and align stakeholders with competing priorities (e.g., balancing the demands of IT, Business, and Compliance/Legal); Strong negotiation skills to secure necessary resources, manage scope creep, and reach consensus without compromising project integrity or regulatory standards.
• Comfortable operating in an environment of ambiguity, particularly when navigating shifting market conditions or sudden regulatory changes.
• Active certification in standard project management frameworks (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level B/C) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).
• Business fluent in both German and English language skills.
• Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use. We expect you to demonstrate comfort with AI-assisted workflows and a willingness to continuously develop their AI capabilities as the technology evolves.