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Interim IT Project Manager, Infrastructure (m/f/d)

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Key facts

Start
10/2026
Duration
6 months+
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Stuttgart Region
Workload
100 %
Contract type
Freelance · Interim Management

Project description

Our client is a medium-sized enterprise in the wholesale and packaging industries. It is part of a larger group and is integrating several acquired companies into its IT infrastructure. They are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager – Infrastructure (m/f/d) on an interim basis to initiate and organize the integration until permanent staffing for the senior position is completed.

Responsibilities

  • Discovery of the system landscapes of all four companies (infrastructure, network, ERP, databases) as a basis for planning
  • Preparation of an IT audit identifying areas requiring action and a prioritized integration roadmap
  • Management of external service providers, suppliers, and technical partners, including an assessment of which services will be assumed, retained, or replaced
  • Planning and implementation of the integration, particularly the rollout of a unified Microsoft 365 environment
  • Support for TISAX and ISO audits, including preparation, documentation of compliance, and tracking of corrective actions
  • Standardization and optimization of IT and service processes
  • Comprehensive technical documentation of all measures and decisions
  • Reporting to IT management and coordination with executive management

Requirements

Must-have

These criteria are required for the project.

  • Several years of experience as a project manager on IT infrastructure projects, ideally involving multiple companies or locations
  • Proven experience supporting TISAX or ISO audits, including preparation, documentation, and implementation of audit findings
  • Experience managing external IT service providers and suppliers, including contract matters, performance monitoring, and escalation management
  • Knowledge of backup, restore, recovery, monitoring, and system optimization to thoroughly assess the status and risks of the infrastructure
  • A structured, independent, and responsible work style that maintains a clear overview even when handling multiple concurrent tasks
  • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset when interacting with functional areas, executive management, and external partners
  • Fluency in written and spoken German, as well as good English
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time

Nice-to-have

Not required, but a plus for your application.

  • Experience with IT integrations following acquisitions, particularly with the harmonization of heterogeneous system landscapes
  • Practical experience in the migration or implementation of Microsoft 365 environments, including identity and license management
  • Experience in creating technical documentation as well as in standardizing and optimizing IT processes (e.g., ITIL-based)
  • Knowledge of ERP and database environments, as well as their integration with infrastructure-related topics
  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA)

Skills

  • IT-Infrastruktur
  • TISAX
  • ISO 27001
  • Microsoft 365
  • Post-Merger-Integration
  • Dienstleistersteuerung

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