Flexible Work Model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
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.
Role Summary
Location
Germany
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Project Management
Subdirection
Project Management
Tech level
Lead
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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
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
People-first Leadership
Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.
Advanced tech communities
Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.