Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

ABOUT CODESPHERE Codesphere is a Virtual Cloud Provider from Germany building the future of sovereign cloud infrastructure. Our platform gives enterprises and governments full sovereignty without giving up modern cloud capability – a vision recently validated by a series of multi-million European government tenders. Since our founding in Karlsruhe in 2020, we’ve expanded into an international team of 60+ experts. Based in Karlsruhe and Munich and backed by top-tier investors, we are chasing a bold vision. We’re scaling fast and would love for you to join us and grow alongside us 🚀 SUMMARY Complex projects don't run themselves – and at Codesphere, we need someone who knows exactly how to make them work. As our Senior Project Manager (m/w/d), you'll take a high-stakes client engagement from setup to delivery: owning the structure, the stakeholders, and the outcome. WHAT YOU'LL DRIVE - Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the client, building a relationship based on reliability and trust - Keep all workstreams aligned across internal teams and external stakeholders - Manage the full requirements lifecycle – from initial scoping through to change requests and sign-off - Run acceptance testing and formal delivery milestones, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks - Surface risks early, resolve blockers fast, and know when to escalate - Translate between worlds – technical realities on one side, client expectations on the other - Structure the engagement from the ground up – governance, cadence, tooling, and communication flows WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT - 4+ years delivering complex IT projects, ideally in a consulting or client-facing environment - A natural at keeping things moving – structured enough to manage complexity, flexible enough to adapt when it shifts - Technically literate without being a developer – you follow the conversation and ask the right questions - A communicator who can hold a room: clear, direct, and credible with both technical and business audiences - Fluent in German and English - Willing to travel regularly to client sites and Codesphere offices WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - 32 days of paid time off – 30 regular vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off - Meal allowance – up to 15 digital vouchers per month, adding up to over €100 net for you - Flexibility – hybrid work setup with mobile work options and flexibility around core hours - Steep learning curve – fast-moving environment, real ownership, and a front-row seat to scaling a company - Job-Rad – lease a bike through us, tax-free - Gym access – stay active on site (Karlsruhe office only) - Employee events – from team offsites to regular get-togethers - Company pension scheme – company-supported pension to set you up for later - Great public transport links – both offices are within walking distance of tram and metro stops