ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will lead software delivery engagements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 enterprise clients across the DACH region, with a focus on Manufacturing and Retail. You'll take ownership of projects from planning through successful delivery, collaborating with experienced cross-functional teams while building trusted partnerships with enterprise customers and driving business outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead end-to-end software development projects, ensuring predictable delivery, high quality, and business value
Own project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery outcomes while driving successful execution
Build trusted relationships with enterprise clients by managing expectations and maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, business analysts, QA specialists, delivery leaders, and other stakeholders
Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, profitability, and overall delivery health
Drive continuous improvement by identifying delivery risks, optimizing project processes, and ensuring compliance with delivery standards
Contribute to pre-sales activities, project planning, estimation, and engagement documentation when required

REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience managing software development projects within an IT services or technology environment
Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and modern software delivery practices
Hands-on experience with predictive, Agile, or hybrid project management approaches
Solid experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations
Strong understanding of project financial management, delivery governance, and quality assurance processes
Experience leading distributed or cross-functional engineering teams
Upper-Intermediate or higher German for leading client meetings, managing day-to-day communication with customers and stakeholders, and preparing project documentation
Strong communication, leadership, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with enterprise clients in the DACH region (nice to have)
Background in Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain, or related industries (as a plus)
Experience delivering fixed-price or outcome-based engagements (advantageous)
Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent (optional) SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Role Summary

Location Germany

Work type Remote/Office

Direction Project Management

Subdirection Project Management

Tech level Lead

Personal recruiter: Oksana Kvasnevska

okvasn@softserveinc.com

About us

We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.

You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.

We offer

Flexible Work Model

Work from home, from the office, or in a

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