About us - PPA, a company of the Acuity Knowledge Partners Group
We are PPA Gesellschaft für Finanzanalyse und Benchmarks mbH - since 2024 part of Acuity Knowledge Partners, a leading global provider of research, analytics and technology solutions for the financial sector. Together with over 6,500 colleagues worldwide, we help financial institutions to work more efficiently, manage risks and make informed decisions.
Our core business in the DACH region: We structure and digitise financial data - e.g. from annual financial statements or ESG reports - and deliver it to banks, insurance companies and rating agencies in the highest quality.
We are looking for an experienced leader with strategic vision, methodological strength and operational implementation skills to further develop our project management. The position is a divisional manager directly below the management and part of the management body of our group of companies.
Your tasks - strategic, leading, operational
Strategic responsibility
* Further development and implementation of the project management strategy, standards and tools within PPA
* Coordinating strategic initiatives with our parent company Acuity Knowledge Partners
* Management of the company-wide project portfolio including prioritization, resource planning and risk management
* Active participation in company-relevant IT projects and taking responsibility for project management for projects that support the strategic development of our company
* Networking with Compliance, Internal Audit and specialist departments for sensitive, regulated or large-volume projects
Management tasks
* Technical and disciplinary management of the project management team
* Promoting skill-building, coaching and performance management
* Establishing a cooperative, solution-orientated project management culture
Operational realization
* Conception and review of project assignments, processes and solutions (solution design)
* Management and escalation support for critical or complex projects
* Development and maintenance of effective PM reporting: status, costs, quality, risks, deadlines
* Designing and introducing standardized project processes (e.g. onboarding new customers, product development)
Regulation & compliance
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, MaRisk, BaFin and FINMA requirements)
* Preparation for internal and external audits
Stakeholder & customer management
* Contact person for strategically relevant customer projects, especially in the banking and finance environment
* Managing structured, transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders at project and programmed level
Your profile - what you bring to the table
* Degree in business informatics or comparable qualification
* 8+ years of experience in strategic and operational project management, ideally in a regulated financial environment
* Certification in project management standards desirable (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, IPMA or similar)
* Experience in leading and developing teams
* Familiar with tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence or similar
* Strong communication skills at C-level (German and English, min. C1)
* Analytical thinking, structured way of working and strong problem-solving skills
Our offer - your perspective
* Management role with a lot of room for maneuver and a direct reporting line to management
* Attractive remuneration based on your qualifications, professional experience and seniority
* Integration into a growing, international company with a strong market position
* Modern working environment with flexible working hours and home office options
* Attractive benefits: in-house daycare centre, sports & relaxation room, health offers
* Further development through targeted training and individual career planning