IT Project Manager (m/f/d)

ABOUT UTIMACO

Utimaco is a worldwide supplier of professional cyber-security solutions and is based in Aachen, Germany. Since 1983, Utimaco develops hardware security modules and compliance solutions for telecommunication provider regulations. Utimaco is a world-market leader in both segments. Customers and parters of Utimaco in all parts of the world trust the company's long-term, proven reliability and investments protection, as well as its many certified IT security standards. Utimaco stands for recognizes product quality, user-friendly software, excellent support and trusted high security-made in Germany. 

To further strengthen our Corporate Unit we are looking for a:   IT Project Manager (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

Take ownership of company-wide IT and digital transformation initiatives. You will connect management, business teams, IT, Security, Legal and external partners, helping teams deliver with clarity, transparency and pace.

  • Lead international IT and digital transformation projects end to end, spanning infrastructure, DevOps, cloud, workplace, applications, security and cross-organisational initiatives such as M&A or carve-outs
  • Manage scope, schedules, budgets, estimates, risks and escalations, ensuring delivery meets agreed timelines, costs and quality standards
  • Bring interdisciplinary teams and external service providers together, coordinating closely with team leads and engaging stakeholders through change
  • Apply AI practically to planning, risk and status analysis, reporting and decision support, using tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Langdock or comparable solutions
  • Strengthen project governance, standards and best practices; identify opportunities to improve processes, automate work and optimise toolchains
  • Provide clear, decision-ready updates to senior management and the board while ensuring regulatory, information security and data protection requirements are considered

Your profile:

  • A degree in business informatics, business administration, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of project management experience, including a strong track record delivering technical IT projects
  • In-depth knowledge of traditional and agile project management approaches, particularly PRINCE2 and Agile
  • A hands-on, delivery-focused mindset, with sound process management experience and the ability to work effectively in a lean, performance-oriented IT organisation
  • Strong analytical, communication, facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
  • Business-level fluency in written and spoken German and English

We offer you:

  • An open and friendly corporate culture, characterized by constructive and collaborative teamwork.
  • Support for your future plans through a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific conditions).
  • Early birds and night owls alike can shape their workday thanks to a flexible working model.
  • We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or special occasions.
  • Utimaco is growing and embraces diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nations who speak 45 different languages.

DO YOU FEEL ADDRESSED?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.