IT Project and Program Manager

Role Overview: Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, LAPP is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. LAPP's core market is in the industrial machinery and plant engineering sector. The company, founded in 1959, is still entirely family-owned and generated a consolidated sales of slightly more than 1.8 billion euros in the 2023/24 financial year. LAPP employs around 5,00 people worldwide, manufactures at 21 international locations and is active in a total of over 80 countries worldwide. Join LAPP as an IT Project and Program Manager (m/f/d) to contribute to managing and implementing IT projects and programs. Key Responsibilities: - Successfully delivering IT projects and programs within defined scope, quality, time, and budget - Analyzing project requirements to determine timelines, budgets, and appropriate approaches for project delivery - Leading and motivating project teams throughout the project lifecycle - Coaching development teams on agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and maintaining project artifacts - Actively contributing to the development of the Project, Portfolio & Knowledge Management department - Facilitating decision-making processes within project teams and clarifying technical implementations with stakeholders - Proactively managing risks and issues, including stakeholder management Qualifications Required: - Expertise in project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, Kanban, SAFe, and standards like PMI or PRINCE2 - Technical proficiency with tools like MS Project, Jira, Confluence, MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), and ERP systems (preferably SAP) - Fluent English (C1 level) is mandatory - Strong leadership and communication skills to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and partners - Analytical and organizational talent with a structured work style, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities to manage complex projects and programs - Flexibility and resilience to adapt to change, multitask, and perform under pressure - Negotiation skills and a confident demeanor in discussions with clients, partners, and service providers Additional Company Details: LAPP offers the exciting business world of a global technology company combined with the warm atmosphere of a family business. Join LAPP to keep industry alive, together with YOU! If you are interested, please send your complete documents, including your salary expectations and notice period, to Evanthia Papadopoulou at Evanthia.Papadopoulou@lapp.com.,