Teamlead Project Manager (m/f/x)

Your mission:
As a Teamlead Project Manager, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of complex, multi-customer projects within the Rail-Flow Transport Management Platform. You will lead a team of Project & Implementation Managers – with functional leadership across the team and disciplinary responsibility for German-based colleagues – set project management standards and drive the adoption of AI-powered tools for documentation, planning, and communication. Your leadership will ensure seamless project execution, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across all project phases.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leadership & Team Management:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project & Implementation Managers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Strategic Project Oversight:Oversee the portfolio of customer-specific projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, resource allocation, and timely delivery.
• Project Management Excellence:Define, implement, and continuously improve project management standards and best practices,leveraging AI-enhanced tools (e.g., auto-generated reports, smart linking of Confluence content).
• Stakeholder Engagement & Escalation:Act as the primary escalation point for key clients and internal stakeholders, facilitating executive-level meetings, steering committees, and critical project communications.
• Risk & Change Management:Proactively identify risks and opportunities, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure effective change management in collaboration with your team.
• Quality & Performance Monitoring:Monitor project KPIs, drive process improvements, and ensure high-quality delivery across all projects.
• Financial Oversight:Coordinate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing for project services, and support budget planning for your area.

Your profile:
• Degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, logistics, project management, business administration, IT, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, including at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role, ideally ina logistics or SaaS environment.
• Proven experience in leading and developing project teams, with strong people management and coaching skills.
• Strong ability to manage a project portfolio, prioritize initiatives, and align project outcomes with business objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Atlas) and experience implementing process improvements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills; high level of initiative; ability to work under pressure; willingness to travel; and strong team orientation.
• Very good communication skills in German and English.
• Experience driving adoption of AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, AI assistants in Jira/Confluence, automated reporting) within teams.(Nice to have)

Why us?:
• Help shape the future by shifting traffic from road to rail
• Work on cutting-edge marketplace and software solutions that impact the entire logistics industry
• Become part of a dynamic, international team where senior management brings extensive experience from both corporate and startup environments
• International work environment with locations in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Izmir, and Rotterdam
• Enjoya high levelof creative freedom and decision-making power, supported by an attractive overall package that includes:• Subsidized Deutschlandticket or GivveCard
• Bike leasing programs viaJobRad or BusinessBike
• Budget for your professional development
• High-quality IT equipment of your choice
• Various team events