It project manager

For the area of Business Process, Data & IT Operating Model located in Lenzing we invite experts to submit applications for the role as IT Project Manager.

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

In this role, you will work at the interface between business and IT and contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of processes, systems, and data structures across the organization.

• You will lead and manage IT projects and programs throughout the entire project lifecycle, planning, coordinating and monitoring project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• You will support the development and enhancement of project management, release management and governance standards.
• You will contribute to Business Process Management initiatives and process harmonization activities, collaborating with internal business units, external partners, and management stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for release and Go-Live Management (Cutover, Go/No-Go, Hypercare, Handover to Operations) including Governance & Portfolio Alignment (Digital Portfolio / Digital Steering Board).
• You will support the development and improvement of Data Management and Data Governance structures.

Our expectations for this exciting role

• You hold a Bachelor's or Maser's degree in Business Informatics, IT, Economics, or a comparable field.
• You have 8+ years of experience leading complex, international, multi-stakeholder IT programs (multi-stream delivery).
• You bring expertise in traditional, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, selecting the right approach based on context.
• You demonstrate strong capabilities in scope definition, change control, and risk management (identification, mitigation, escalation).
• You have experience in release and go-live activities (cutover, hypercare) and leverage tools such as Jira/BigPicture and Confluence.
• You understand business process management (BPM) and Data Governance, and you communicate very effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• You are experienced in financial governance including budgeting, forecasting, OPEX, and benefits tracking.
• You are fluent in both German and English.