Our Company

Tentamus Group is a global product and safety firm with a core presence in Europe, UK, Israel, Asia and North America. We test and consult on products involving the human body with strong focus on food, pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, medical devices and cosmetics. With our Headquarters in Berlin, Tentamus is represented in 100 locations across 23 countries, with just under 4,000 highly trained staff members.

Summary/Objective

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Reports to: IT Delivery Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Department: IT

Primary Location: Office location Berlin / Hybrid or Remote

FLSA Classification: Full-Time

We are seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead the planning and delivery of IT projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with business goals, budgets, and timelines. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of IT project governance.

The likely project size will be up to £500k. Programme size will be over £500k.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Delivery:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects & programmes within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Produce and maintain project and programmes documentation (PID, plans, etc.) aligned with PMO standards.
• Manage project and programmes scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and facilitate Project and Programme Board meetings.
• Work with Ops and Architecture functions to present project solutions at Technical Design Authority
• Oversee requirements gathering phase pre-project, solution development, testing, implementation, and transition into operational support.
• Conduct post-project reviews and ensure formal project closure and acceptance.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Prepare and manage CAPEX budget proposals and track actual vs. forecasted spend.
• Estimate and allocate project resources effectively.
• Monitor third-party and business/user dependencies.

Governance & Reporting:

• Report status, forecasts, and changes according to PMO processes.
• Manage change requests and escalate risks and issues where necessary.
• Contribute to improving project governance frameworks.

Team Leadership:

• Line-manage junior PMs; mentor and support team development.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure strong team collaboration.
• Conduct PDPs and onboard new team members.

Business Impact & Communication:

• Build strong relationships across departments to ensure business alignment.
• Support benefit realisation in collaboration with process owners.
• Translate technical developments into business language and guide project selection and prioritisation.

Problem Solving & Decision-Making:

• Navigate complex project environments with multiple dependencies and stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgment in managing risk, uncertainty, and competing priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across geographies and business units.

Required skills and qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Project & Programme Management.
• Proficiency in APM, PMI, or equivalent methodologies.
• Tools: Microsoft Office, MS Project, Smartsheet.
• Experience with Agile (e.g., Scrum, SAFe), Waterfall, and TDD (test Driven development) methodologies.
• ITIL or Microsoft Operations Framework knowledge (desirable).
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Written and oral fluency in English, German (Level C1)

Travel

Travel is expected and may occasionally occur for educational/career development purposes.

Important note: Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany and/or the United Kingdom is required. Unfortunately, applications submitted without the appropriate work authorization for either country may not be considered.

We Offer

• Permanent employment contract with long-term career prospects
• Challenging and diverse tasks within a dynamic company shaping the future of food and life sciences.
• A collaborative team culture with flat hierarchies and direct communication paths.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options, supporting a strong work-life balance.
• Tailored professional development through Tentamus Academy and personal growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to help shape the company’s growth, with room for initiative and creativity.
• Regular team events and leisure activities, celebrating achievements and fostering connection.
• Corporate Benefits

Your contact

Tentamus Group GmbH

Human Resources
M: +49 1514 4063058 
If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to answer your questions.

About us

Tentamus Group is a global product and safety firm with a core presence in Europe, UK, Israel, China and the USA. Tentamus tests and consults on products involving the human body with strong focus on food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics. With our Headquarters in Berlin, Tentamus is represented in 100 locations across 23 countries, with just under 4,000 highly trained staff members.