IT Project and Program Manager

About the job

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, LAPP is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. The company's portfolio includes standard and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and screw technology, customized system solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions for the intelligent factory of the future, as well as technical accessories. LAPP’s core market is in the industrial machinery and plant engineering sector. The company was founded in 1959 and is still entirely family-owned today. According to preliminary figures, it generated a consolidated sales of slightly more than 1.8 billion euros in the 2023/24 financial year. LAPP employs around 5,000 people worldwide, manufactures at 21 international locations and is active in a total of over 80 countries worldwide. Are you looking for an employer that offers both the exciting business world of a global technology company and the warm atmosphere of a family business? Then become part of LAPP! Together, we keep industry alive: alive by LAPP – alive by YOU! Your Responsibilities: As an IT Project and Program Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in managing and implementing IT projects and programs. • 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 Your Profile: • Expertise in project management, including 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 Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your complete documents, including your salary expectations and notice period to Evanthia Papadopoulou.Mail: Evanthia.Papadopoulou@lapp.com

Requirements

• project management
• agile methodologies
• Stakeholder management

Preferred Technologies

• project management
• agile methodologies
• Stakeholder management

About the company

LAPP Group is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1959, LAPP specializes in delivering high-quality cables, connectors, and automation solutions to industries worldwide.