Senior Project Manager – Software Projects, Industrial Sector

CodeWrights GmbH

. Take responsibility for complex software and development projects, ensuring objectives, quality, timelines, budget, and risks are managed effectively .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeKarlsruhe • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex software and technical development projects, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder communication, and risk management. Proficient in project management methodologies, with a strong technical background in software development and engineering disciplines.

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Project ManagementStakeholder CommunicationAgile MethodologiesJiraTechnical Background in Software Development

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Hard Skills

Project ControllingRisk ManagementDecision MakingRequirements ManagementTechnical Understanding

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOwnershipCollaborationCustomer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

JiraPolarionTargetprocess

Industry Keywords

IEC 62443Industrial CybersecurityGMPGAMPIndustrial Communication Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for complex software and development projects, ensuring objectives, quality, timelines, budget, and risks are managed effectively
Create transparency around requirements, scope, priorities, dependencies, and pending decisions
Ensure reliable project governance and execution
Act as the central point of contact for customers, development teams, and internal stakeholders
Coordinate collaboration across all project phases
Coordinate multiple projects in parallel while balancing resources, priorities, and customer requirements
Identify risks, conflicting objectives, and required changes at an early stage
Make well-founded decisions and initiate appropriate implementation measures
Build long-term customer relationships
Be responsible for project controlling and forecasts
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management methods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience independently managing software or technical development projects in a customer-facing environment
Technical background in software development, electrical engineering, or a comparable engineering discipline
In-depth understanding of technical interrelationships
Experience managing multiple projects and diverse stakeholders simultaneously
High degree of ownership and the ability to make well-founded decisions, even in challenging situations
Clear and reliable communication with customers, development teams, and management
Very good written and spoken German and English
Experience with Scrum, agile, or hybrid project management approaches is an advantage
Knowledge of Jira, Polarion, Targetprocess, or comparable tools is an advantage
Technical background in software development, embedded systems, or industrial automation is an advantage
Experience in regulated environments or with IEC 62443, industrial cybersecurity, GMP/GAMP, or industrial communication protocols is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Responsibility for exciting development projects at renowned international industrial companies
Significant scope for shaping projects and a high level of trust in your decisions
An organization with Dynamic Work Design, short decision-making processes, and genuine opportunities to contribute
Collaboration with highly qualified developers, architects, and technology experts
The opportunity to actively shape projects, processes, and the future of our company
Lifelong learning through training, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and personal development
Modern office located directly at Karlsruhe Central Station with excellent transport connections
Flexible working models and a work environment based on ownership rather than control
A compensation system aligned with responsibility and market value
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Corporate Benefits
Company pension scheme
Annual zoo pass
Participation in the company’s success