Lead Project Manager (German Speaker)

About the role

Celonis Services supports the delivery of Celonis' platform to customers, and as a Lead Project Manager you will support end-to-end implementations of Celonis' technology for the company's largest and most strategic customers. You will help customers build best-practice capabilities, identify further services needs and act as the main point of contact for product feature requests and escalations. Fluency in German is required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex transformational customer programs, define the project outcome and steer it toward it.
• Plan, schedule and manage project timelines and activities from kick-off through to training, delivering on time and meeting customer requirements.
• Manage resources, schedule, scope and budget across multiple projects through detailed project plans.
• Work with senior executives, process owners and technical teams to understand goals and requirements, and keep projects updated in the Celonis Professional Services Automation system.
• Escalate risks and issues internally and to customer project sponsors, and mentor the implementation team so Celonis methodology is followed.
• Contribute to improving Celonis Services methods and best practices.

Required profile

• Client-facing project management experience in enterprise software implementations, managing multiple projects at once.
• Experience managing consulting teams onshore and offshore, and with managed co-delivery and partner ecosystems.
• Experience positioning services, writing proposals and statements of work.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
• Willingness to become certified in Celonis products.

Required skills

• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or SAFe/Agile.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.

What we offer

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Parental leave: 24 weeks fully paid for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers.
• Unlimited PTO in applicable regions and a flexible hybrid work model.
• Learning through a 70-20-10 framework, mentorship and a learning platform.
• Wellbeing support, paid volunteering days and inclusion initiatives.