Chief Project Manager (German Speaking) – Public Transport (REF4878D) at Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions

, , Hungary -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Risk Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Contract Negotiations, Team Management, Customer Negotiations, Decision-Making, Communication Skills, Technical Affinity, Public Transport Knowledge, Moderation Skills, Presentation Skills, Change Management

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description As Hungary’s most attractive employer in 2025 (according to Randstad’s representative survey), Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group. The company provides a wide portfolio of IT and telecommunications services with more than 5300 employees. We have hundreds of large customers, corporations in Germany and in other European countries. DT-ITS recieved the Best in Educational Cooperation award from HIPA in 2019, acknowledged as the the Most Ethical Multinational Company in 2019. The company continuously develops its four sites in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged and is looking for skilled IT professionals to join its team. Job Description About us and the project Our Public Transport (ÖPNV) department provides innovative, full-service solutions for the public transport sector, supporting partners in their journey towards digitalization. With expertise in Digital Infrastructure, Digital Transport Operation, and Digital Passenger Experience, we enable public transport providers to deliver safe, efficient, and passenger-focused mobility solutions. By combining technological innovation with comprehensive consulting and project management expertise, we provide end-to-end solutions that modernize public transport systems, enhance operational performance, and improve passenger experience. OBU (Bordrechner) is an integrated Software and Hardware (on-board-unit) solution for public transport vehicles (bus and tram). From showing the planned route to the driver to displaying the real time status to customers, the solution is used in hundreds of vehicles across Germany and is used by thousands. Heavily relying on the T-Systems own TETRA and ITCS solutions, we are developing everything in close contact with the customer to fit user needs. Your tasks As "Chief Project Manager", you will be responsible for overall planning, implementation, controlling and risk management of strategic software development and integration projects in German public transport systems. With your project team, you have the end-to-end responsibility for the solution in close collaboration with the relevant departments of delivery and the customer suppliers. Your responsibilities include: Management of (agile) projects in the field of public transport In a national and international context in the area of software/solution development and rollout Project management according to established standards, supplemented by agile methods (PMI, Prince, Scrum, SAFe) First point of contact and trusted partner for our customers Advising our clients' decision-makers Customer negotiations, coordination with the customer and internally on the project procedure as well as preparation of project reports Risk management Budget responsibility Scope management Stakeholder management Quality Management Contract negotiations Management of internal employees and external service providers in Germany and abroad Initialization of projects, incl. resource capacity planning Responsibility for project results and on-time delivery in the right quality as well as adherence to budget Qualifications Successfully completed studies with a focus on IT or (business) economics or comparable professional training with at least 5 years of professional experience as a project manager German language skills at least B2 level Moderation and presentation skills at management level Ability to engage and build trust with your diverse/international team and key stakeholders Strong decision-making skills and communication skills Practical experience in contract, risk, change and claim management Experience in people and skills management Agile mindset, independent, proactive Technical affinity and know-how in the public transport environment desirable Additional Information * Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.

Responsibilities

As Chief Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, implementation, and risk management of software development projects in German public transport systems. You will manage a project team and collaborate closely with delivery departments and customer suppliers.