IT Project Manager

Job Description

The IT Infrastructure Project Portfolio & Delivery Team is an integral part of RWE's IT strategy. We provide a trusted service, managing and supporting IT projects and initiatives throughout their lifecycle. In line with RWEST IT's transformation, we support a variety of project formats and delivery approaches, always focusing on creating tangible business value.

As a (Senior) IT Project Manager, you will use your expertise to drive major IT initiatives from concept to completion. You will live classic & agile project management values and principles. You will act as a role model for project management excellence.

Your future plans

• Manage end‑to‑end project initiation and delivery, including:
  • Defining project goals, scope and success criteria
  • Setting up project organization, governance and delivery approach (waterfall, agile & hybrid, as appropriate)
  • Ensuring alignment with the overall IT Infrastructure strategy, architecture principles and security/compliance requirements
• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, budgets and costs, ensuring:
  • Risks are identified, mitigated and monitored
  • Dependencies and assumptions are clearly documented, communicated and tracked
  • Benefits, milestones and deliverables are clearly defined and regularly reviewed
• Manage expectations of stakeholders at all seniority levels through effective communication and structured governance:
  • Prepare and run steering committee meetings and other decision forums
  • Provide transparent, concise and regular project status reporting
  • Escalate issues and decision needs proactively, with clear options and recommendations
• Coordinate and oversee multiple workstreams where required, working closely with:
  • RWE IT Product Owners and agile squads
  • External vendors and implementation partners
  • Other operating companies and connected teams in- and outside of IT Infra (e.g. Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data Protection)
• Act as a role model, coach and ambassador for project management within the organization:
  • Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to project teams and colleagues
  • Help establish and continuously improve project management standards and practices
  • Support the further development and implementation of RWEST's model for delivering large, cross‑functional programs & projects
  • Continuously drive change and delivery excellence, working towards ambitious timelines even in a fast‑moving environment

Your skills

• Proven track record as an experienced IT Project Manager delivering complex IT projects in quickly changing environments
• Solid experience with agile project management (e.g. Scrum) processes and artefacts, and clear understanding of the differences to waterfall and hybrid projects
• Strong drive for change, with the ability to deliver to ambitious timelines and manage competing priorities
• High level of confidence and credibility, with the ability to:
  • Challenge project sponsors, business clients, stakeholders, suppliers and IT colleagues
  • Constructively question project scope, governance, timelines and finances
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills:
  • Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities:
  • Able to structure, analyse and solve complex problems
  • Comfortable working with data, metrics and financials to support decisions
• Effective coach and mentor, able to inspire and motivate diverse, cross‑functional teams, even under high pressure
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• German language skills are a plus

Advantageous, but not mandatory

• Knowledge of tools supporting project management (e.g. MS Project, Jira)
• Certification in PRINCE2, PMP, IPMA, Scrum, ITIL
• Background or familiarity with energy supply, energy trading or similar fast‑paced, market‑driven environments

What we value most

We value passion, curiosity and a strong willingness to learn, combined with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset. We are looking for people who take ownership, speak up, and want to make a difference in how we deliver IT at scale.

If you do not meet every single requirement but believe your experience and mindset will help you succeed in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply. We care about potential and attitude just as much as your current skill set.

Benefits you can rely on

• Work in one of the most interesting business contexts: a combination of energy supply, energy trading and cutting‑edge IT
• Evolve your skills with us:
  • Comprehensive on‑the‑job learning opportunities
  • Support from internal experts to further develop your existing skills
• Flexible working options with a hybrid working / office environment

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Any questions? Vince Manning (Recruiting) [email protected], Michael Minx (specialist department)

We look forward to meeting you!

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters