Experienced HR Project Manager (German Speaking)

About the Role

At T-Systems HR Germany, we drive strategic HR initiatives that shape the digital future of our organization. To support key topics such as AI in HR, process standardization and harmonization, recruiting, and collaboration across German subsidiaries, we are looking for an experienced HR Project Manager with a strong delivery mindset and proven end-to-end project execution skills.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment, quickly builds impact, and is comfortable taking ownership of complex projects with a typical duration of 3-6 months before transitioning to the next priority topic.

Your Responsibilities:

• End-to-end ownership and delivery of strategic HR projects, from scoping to execution and closure.
• Drive fast-paced project cycles (3-6 months) with clear milestones, outcomes, and measurable impact.
• Quickly ramp up on new topics, ensuring continuity and delivery excellence across changing priorities
• Operate effectively in less structured environments, bringing clarity, structure, and direction where needed.
• Manage uncertainty and ambiguity, making well-founded decisions even with incomplete information.
• Develop organizational and process concepts in close collaboration with HR, IT, Legal, and business stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality decision materials for senior management and act as a trusted advisor.
• Define and manage project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency at all times.
• Proactively steer stakeholders and decision-making processes in a complex environment.
• Drive results-focused execution of OKRs and key deliverables.
• Ensure structured handover and knowledge transfer when transitioning between topics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, agility, and delivery excellence across HR initiatives.

Your Profile:

• 5+ years of strong project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects end-to-end.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results under time constraints and navigate uncertainty and shifting priorities.
• Proven experience working in ambiguous, fast-changing, and less structured environments.
• Experience managing short-cycle projects (3-6 months) and transitioning efficiently between topics.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (agile, hybrid, or waterfall) and delivery frameworks.
• Ideally experience in HR, consulting, or transformation programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leadership.
• Highly structured, data-driven, and outcome-oriented mindset, with the ability to create clarity out of complexity.
• Ability to quickly understand new topics and translate them into actionable plans.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent German and English (C1)
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What We Value:

• Ownership and accountability for delivery
• Adaptability and learning agility across domains
• Ability to bring structure into unclear situations
• A hands-on, execution-focused mindset
• The ability to create impact quickly and move seamlessly between strategic topics

We Offer:

• A unique combination of HR expertise and consulting mindset.
• An international, collaborative HR team with strong team spirit.
• Flexible working model (office / home office).
• Long-term career and development opportunities.
• A culture based on respect, openness, curiosity, and growth.