Senior Project Manager/ Delivery coordinator (German speaking)

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

We are seeking a senior, delivery-focused Project Manager/Delivery coordinator to lead complex initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. The successful candidate will be fluent in German and English, confident with senior stakeholders and focused on achieving outcomes.This is a hands-on role with end-to-end accountability for delivery across multiple teams, competing priorities and external partners. The role will lead the rollout of an insurance-related product across Germany and Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery from mobilization through implementation and handover.
• Build and maintain delivery plans covering milestones, dependencies, resources, risks and controls.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external teams, meetings and communications.
• Manage scope, risks, issues and interdependencies, escalating early and constructively.
• Influence senior leaders and partners, resolve conflict and challenge unrealistic expectations.
• Drive accountability across teams and suppliers, ensuring commitments are met.
• Track progress and provide clear, evidence-based forecasts, status reports and metrics.
• Maintain accurate, current project documentation and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Fluent in German and able to work effectively with UK and international stakeholders.
• Proven experience delivering complex software and integration projects, ideally in insurance or another large enterprise.
• Strong understanding of delivery methodologies, software development lifecycles and technical integration.
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, including developers, technical leads, architects, product owners and product managers.
• Confident working with executives, external partners and suppliers.
• Highly proficient in Jira and Confluence.
• Pragmatic, organized and assertive, with strong communication, leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or a similar project management qualification is desirable.