Project Manager Lead (German Speaker)

Job Title

Project Manager Lead (German Speaker)
Summary

As a Project Manager Lead, you will lead complex, international projects while acting as a trusted advisor to customers and senior stakeholders. You will ensure structured delivery through strong governance, clear communication, and adherence to Amadeus project management standards. The role combines hands-on project leadership with strategic oversight, continuous improvement, and team mentoring. German and English fluency are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects in parallel;
• Run Steering Committee meetings and clearly share status, risks, decisions, and recommendations with senior stakeholders;
• Create and maintain project plans, managing scope and change to stay aligned with business and customer needs;
• Manage day-to-day delivery and coordinate internal teams;
• Build trusted customer relationships, understand needs, and guide them to the right solutions;
• Communicate technical and business topics clearly to internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget;
• Apply the Amadeus project management methodology and enforce project standards across all project phases;
• Contribute to resource and budget planning and monitoring;
• Identify process improvements and act as a project management reference point, sharing knowledge and mentoring when relevant.

About the ideal candidate:

• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously;
• Demonstrated expertise in customer-facing project roles, with a proven ability to assess client requirements and deliver clear, well-organized guidance, as well as communicate proficiently with senior stakeholders;
• Fluency in German and English;
• Solid technical understanding relevant to the project scope and domain;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural environments
• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is preferred;
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer locations as required.

What we can offer you:

• 💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including bonus, equity, pension plan, travel, life and healthcare insurance, as well as lunch and transport allowance and other benefits.
• 🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• 🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• 🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• 🌟 A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• 🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• 📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• 🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.