IT Project Manager

From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.

We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.

For the area of Business Process, Data & IT Operating Model located in Lenzing we invite experts to submit applications for the role as IT Project Manager.

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role:

In this role, you will work at the interface between business and IT and contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of processes, systems, and data structures across the organization.

• You will lead and manage IT projects and programs throughout the entire project lifecycle, planning, coordinating and monitoring project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• You will support the development and enhancement of project management, release management and governance standards.
• You will contribute to Business Process Management initiatives and process harmonization activities, collaborating with internal business units, external partners, and management stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for release and Go-Live Management (Cutover, Go/No-Go, Hypercare, Handover to Operations) including Governance & Portfolio Alignment (Digital Portfolio / Digital Steering Board).
• You will support the development and improvement of Data Management and Data Governance structures.

Our expectations for this exciting role:

• You hold a Bachelor's or Maser's degree in Business Informatics, IT, Economics, or a comparable field.
• You have 8+ years of experience leading complex, international, multi-stakeholder IT programs (multi-stream delivery).
• You bring expertise in traditional, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, selecting the right approach based on context.
• You demonstrate strong capabilities in scope definition, change control, and risk management (identification, mitigation, escalation).
• You have experience in release and go-live activities (cutover, hypercare) and leverage tools such as Jira/BigPicture and Confluence.
• You understand business process management (BPM) and Data Governance, and you communicate very effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• You are experienced in financial governance including budgeting, forecasting, OPEX, and benefits tracking.
• You are fluent in both German and English.