Role
Senior Delivery Manager — responsible for the successful delivery of client-facing projects on behalf of Zühlke, from planning to execution.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of complex technology and software projects across various industries.
* Act as the primary delivery contact for our clients, representing Zühlke with professionalism, ownership and integrity.
* Ensure project success by managing scope, timelines, budgets and quality, and by adapting delivery approaches to the client context (often agile).
* Build and lead cross-functional teams, empowering both Zühlke colleagues and client-side contributors.
* Drive customer value, ensuring outcomes are aligned with business goals and expectations.
* Support pre-sales and proposal work, contributing to delivery strategy, estimations and planning.
What’s important to us
* Several years of experience delivering complex software or technology projects, ideally in a consulting environment
* Solid knowledge of agile practices and a strong agile mindset
* Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and build trust-based client relationships
* Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
* Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills
* University degree (bachelor’s or higher), ideally in a technical or business-related field
* Project management or agile certifications (e.g., PMI, IPMA, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum) are a plus
* Native-level German (C1) and very good English skills are required
What We Offer
* Work-life blend: safe and healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
* Profit share scheme: in addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year
* Global and diverse Zühlke community: colleagues from 16 offices across the globe come together to create a positive and inclusive work culture
* Committed to development: we invest in your development to build skills that benefit you and our clients, today and in the future
How to Apply
Please remember all applications must be submitted in English to be considered.
If you feel you don\'t meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you and look forward to receiving your application!
We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, etc. (EEO statement).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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