IT Project Manager - Software Integration

Welcome to Hacon, a leading IT company in the field of digital mobility solutions. As an independently managed company, we are part of Siemens Mobility. Whenever you are traveling with public transportation in Europe, you have already encountered us and our work. In our headquarter in Hannover, Berlin, and other locations, we develop software with over 500 employees that helps transportation providers worldwide make travel as easy as possible for their passengers. We love the idea that our solutions help establish public transportation as a genuine and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.

Whether by train, bus, bicycle, or e-scooter: We make mobility easy. Our software solutions support transportation companies in ensuring that travelers have a comfortable and seamless journey – from trip planning to reservations, mobility apps, mobile ticketing, to comprehensive MaaS (Mobility as a Service) solutions and on-demand offerings. Your work has an immediate impact on millions of people and contributes to the creation of environmentally friendly, efficient, and connected mobility.

Join us and shape the future of mobility with us!

We are looking for a qualified and motivated Project Manager (d/f/m) to join our project manager team. The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

What you'll do

* In this central role, you will act as the interface between our clients and internal teams

* As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end software integration projects, ensuring high-quality client relationships, successful project execution, and the alignment of business needs with our functional solutions

* Client Relationship Management

* Act as the primary point of contact for the client throughout the project lifecycle * Understand, analyze, and challenge business requirements * Ensure regular and proactive follow-up with all stakeholders (internal and external)

* Advise clients on best practices for software utilization

* Manage expectations, anticipate risks, and propose suitable solutions

* Prepare and lead project committees and steering committees, providing formal reports

* Integration Project Management
* Lead software integration projects from scoping to go-live * Define and monitor schedules, budgets, workloads and resources * Coordinate internal teams: Product Owners, Functional Consultants, Developers, Architects, Testers, etc. * Supervise key phases: Scoping, specifications, configuration, testing, training, deployment, and post-launch support * Identify and manage risks, dependencies and project trade-offs * Guarantee deliverable quality, commitment fulfillment and client satisfaction * Provide reliable and regular reporting to management and clients

* Functional Expertise and Software Integration

* Analyze the fit between client business needs and the software’s functional coverage * Perform functional gap analyses and provide clear recommendations (configuration, process adaptation, or specific developments)* Master the solution's functional scope to effectively guide client choices * Present software features, explaining benefits as well as potential limitations * Ensure global consistency between client business processes and deployed modules * Support pre-sales phases occasionally with functional and project expertise

Your Profile

* Education: Higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management or equivalent

* Experience: At least 8 years in IT project management, with a significant focus on software integration

* Client Focus: Proven experience in managing client relationships for complex projects

* Methodology: Strong command of project management principles and methods

* Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to conduct gap analyses and manage trade-offs between product standards, configuration and custom development

* Communication: Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, facilitation and coordination

* Team Spirit: Ability to unite multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple topics in parallel

* Attributes: Organized, rigorous, autonomous and result-oriented

* Mobility: Availability for occasional travel

* Languages: Professional fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is essential. German is a plus

Why Join Us?

* Contribute to high-impact projects in the field of smart mobility

* Join a recognized leader at the intersection of technology, mobility and innovation

* Grow in an international, demanding and stimulating environment

* Work on concrete solutions used daily by millions of travelers

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We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including your salary expectations.

Hacon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH attaches great importance to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.