IT Project Lead

As a Project Lead, you are responsible for the successful coordination and execution of customer-specific projects within the client's Transport Management Platform – from planning and implementation to rollout and support. Thereby you actively make use of modern AI-powered tools for documentation, task planning, status reporting, and user communication.

Responsibilities

• Management of implementation projects: Overseeing, coordinating, and supervising multiple customer-specific projects within the client's Transport Management Platform.
• Planning and rollout management: Creating and maintaining project and rollout plans; coordinating role assignments with management.
• Project management standards: Ensuring project execution in line with client's standards, including setup and maintenance in Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Atlas- – while also applying AI-enhanced functions (e.g. auto-generated reports, smart linking of Confluence content).
• Requirements and change management: Managing requirements, bugs, and change requests in collaboration with the Implementation Manager, while considering contractual agreements.
• Client and project communication: Organizing and moderating client status meetings, steering committees, and release meetings.
• Risk management: Identifying project risks, initiating mitigation measures, and escalating critical issues when necessary.
• Invoice management: Ensuring correct and timely invoices for project services via our finance team.

Qualifications

• Degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, logistics, project management, business administration, IT or similar
• Several years of experience in multi-project management, ideally in a logistics environment
• Sound knowledge of project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Atlas)
• Hands-on mindset when working with AI productivity tools (e.g. ChatGPT, AI assistants in Jira/Confluence, automated reporting) as an integral part of your daily work
• Interest in learning about and applying AI-supported best practices in project rollout, communication, and documentation
• The ability to keep track of several projects at the same time
• Strong organizational skills, high level of initiative, ability to work under pressure, willingness to travel and ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills in English and speaking in German is an advantage (but not required).

Benefits

• Shape the future by shifting transportation from road to rail. Work on cutting-edge marketplace and software solutions that impact the entire logistics industry
• Become part of a dynamic, international team where senior management brings extensive experience from the business and startup world
• Use AI not just as a tool, but as a strategic enabler of project success – and help establish best practices for its adoption across the company
• Enjoy a high degree of creative freedom and decision-making authority
• Be part of an epic team that prioritizes your personal and professional growth
• HMO insurance coverage starts from the 1st working day.
• Vacation and sick leave credits (pro-rated) start from the 1st working day.
• Company-issued laptop included to ensure smooth and efficient work experience
• Earn rewards with our Employee Referral Program
• Enjoy flexible working time that align with the client's core hours
• Flexible work location, several office locations across Metro Manila and work-from-home (WFH)
• Access to free training, certification programs, and fun community/social activities
• Collaborate in an international, multicultural working environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: In person