Role Description Wir besetzen aktuell eine Rolle als Projektmanager/in bei einem führenden Anbieter von Kommunikations- und Informationssystemen für sicherheitskritische Bereiche. In dieser Position übernimmst du als Projekt-Lead die kommerzielle und technische Gesamtverantwortung für komplexe Projekte im sicherheitskritischen Umfeld über alle Phasen hinweg. Wir suchen eine Persönlichkeit, die aktiv sämtliche Projekt-Ressourcen steuert, interne und externe Stakeholder managt und als kommunikative Drehscheibe sowie Motivator für ihr Team agiert, um die vereinbarten Ziele zu erreichen. - Übernahme der vollständigen kommerziellen und technischen Projektverantwortung in sicherheitskritischen Sektoren. - Ganzheitliches Projektmanagement über den gesamten Lebenszyklus – von der Akquise und Angebotserstellung bis zur erfolgreichen Implementierung und zum Abschluss. - Proaktive Steuerung aller Projektressourcen und umfassendes Management interner sowie externer Interessengruppen. - Management von Risiken und Ansprüchen (Claimmanagement) innerhalb der betreuten Projekte. - Gewährleistung der Projektprofitabilität und Einhaltung höchster Qualitätsansprüche. - Funktion als zentraler Kommunikationspunkt und motivatorische Kraft für das Projektteam. - Aktive Mitgestaltung und fortlaufende Verbesserung der Projektmanagement-Methoden und -Standards. - Ausbau und Pflege intensiver Kundenbeziehungen im Segment Public Safety. Qualifications - Rund 2-3 Jahre Berufserfahrung in der Leitung und Durchführung von Kundenprojekten mit IT- oder Telekommunikationsfokus. - Verhandlungssichere Deutschkenntnisse (C1-Niveau) sowie grundlegende Englischkenntnisse. - Bereitschaft zu Reisetätigkeiten für Kundenprojekte (ca. 20% des Arbeitsumfangs – ansonsten Vollzeit-Remote-Arbeit möglich). - Idealerweise erste Erfahrung mit Projektbudgetverantwortung und/oder Kenntnisse im Umfeld von Behörden- und Verwaltungsprojekten. Benefits - Gehalt bis 80k€, ggfls. verhandelbar - Firmenwagen, auch zur privaten Nutzung - Fully Remote Rolle mit viel Raum für individuelle Flexibilität - Betriebliche Altersvorsorge - Vielfältige Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten - Top Arbeitsklima & hohe Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit (Kununu) Remote Work Policy In dieser Rolle kannst du fully remote innerhalb Deutschlands arbeiten. Next Steps Wenn Du Dich hier bewirbst, dann schicken wir Dir zusätzliche Infos zum Unternehmen, zur Rolle und zum Gehalt, um Deinen Entscheidungsprozess zu unterstützen. Wenn Du weiterhin interessiert bist, laden wir Dich zu einem ersten Gespräch ein.

• You will operate at CI&T's strategic and tactical levels, acting as the primary link between our global Artificial Intelligence offerings and the operations within client contracts across all regions where we operate. • Your mission goes beyond project management: you must ensure AI technology is operationalized with a strict focus on generating impact and perceived value for the client. • You will be the implementation lead—preparing the ground and enabling the operations team so they can execute autonomously after completing learning and success cycles. • Apply strategic thinking to scope definition and delivery prioritization, ensuring the project roadmap is always oriented toward optimizing value realization. • Lead the implementation of AI-based solutions, translating global offerings into the client's operational reality with flexibility and a critical perspective. • Serve as the primary operational point of contact, building and maintaining a trusted relationship with the client. • Lead and motivate the team, fostering a high-performance environment. • Manage the project with a Lean Leadership mindset, independently running the PDCA cycle based on internal and external metrics to ensure continuous improvement and tangible client-facing impact. • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Resolve obstacles that arise during execution to maintain project momentum. • Act proactively to evaluate and drive value generation. • Identify improvement opportunities and provide feedback to both the offerings governance team and the related product team. • Monitor progress against the plan, manage the budget (if applicable), and ensure proficiency in management tools (Jira, Azure, etc.).

• Take overall responsibility for exciting customer projects in an international environment — from order intake to successful project acceptance. • Maintain active communication and coordination between our customers and external and internal project stakeholders, while leading and inspiring cross-functional project teams. • Ensure project success by responsibly planning and controlling schedules, costs and scope of delivery. • Prepare regular forecasts as well as technical and commercial reports on current project status to ensure transparency and efficiency. • Proactively manage claims and change control to address challenges effectively while keeping project objectives in focus.

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. Project Manager This Project Manager will be a part of the Modern Data Center team at AHEAD focusing on infrastructure related projects. This presents a unique opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and not only drive customer projects, but help develop and mature PMO processes and procedures. Responsibilities - Lead and manage end-to-end data center/infrastructure projects, from initiation to closure. - Collaborate with AHEAD account teams and pre-sales specialists to evaluate client priorities and initiatives in order to formulate project plan and activity backlog. - Ensure service delivery success and customer satisfaction through effective project management. - Develop, define, and execute project plans and/or agile boards. - Identify and validate resources needed to ensure project success; liaise with sub-contracting team if needed. - Coordinate activities and tasks among internal stakeholders including project team members, OA, Resource Management, Delivery Leadership, and more  - Manage project risks, issues, and overall progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved.  - Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure all project requirements are met.  - Help identify process gaps or areas for improvement. - Utilize tools such as SalesForce, SmartSheet, and Jira. - Develop customer relationships and aids in identifying additional sales opportunities. Qualifications - IT infrastructure or data center experience is required (compute, storage, and networking) - Modern Workspace/Microsoft related experience is a plus - Financial (budget) and resource management experience with SalesForce is preferred - Experience with PM tools such as SmartSheet and Jira - Ability to independently manage medium to high risk projects that drive new adoption throughout customer environments.  - Applied knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies   - Knowledgeable of project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK).  - Foundational understanding of IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation) - Excellent problem-solving, conflict, and time management skills. - Strong verbal and written communication skills.  - Must be adept with the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely differing viewpoints.  - Effectively communicate with executive level clients. - Ability to consistently set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build high morale among project team members.  - Willingness to show initiative in areas outside of core responsibilities when needed. $105,000 - $120,000 a year The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. Use of AI: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at privacy@ahead.com. You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.