Interim Program Manager, Carve-out & Separation (m/f/d)
Key facts
- Start
- 12/2026
- Duration
- 7 months+
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Location
- Stuttgart
- Workload
- 100 %
- Contract type
- Freelance · Interim Management
Project description
An experienced program manager is sought for a medium-sized enterprise at the intersection of industry and logistics to lead a complex transformation and separation project. The focus is on the overarching management of a program with multiple workstreams, as well as the thorough preparation of organizational and operational readiness. We are looking for a hands-on, strong leader with a strong focus on execution who can align management, functional areas, and external stakeholders with an integrated overall plan.
Responsibilities
- Developing and continuously updating an integrated master plan, including milestones, dependencies, and the critical path for the overall program.
- Establishing a robust program governance framework with a committee structure, status reporting schedule, escalation procedures, and decision-making processes.
- Managing and integrating multiple workstreams through clear workstream assignments, defined deliverables, responsibilities, and acceptance criteria.
- Actively managing risks, issues, resource bottlenecks, and cross-functional interfaces, as well as tracking critical decisions.
- Consolidating contributions from internal subject matter experts and external consultants into an actionable overall roadmap.
- Preparing and facilitating complex coordination and negotiations at the management and departmental levels.
- Developing a robust cutover and Day 1 plan, including readiness assessments and decision-making documents for the sponsor and steering committee.
- Creating a transparent 30-/60-/90-day plan with prioritized areas of action and short-term decision requirements.
Requirements
Must-have
These criteria are required for the project.
- Proven experience in leading complex carve-out, separation, or similar transformation programs with overall operational responsibility.
- Very strong program management skills in managing parallel workstreams, critical paths, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Experience in Day 1 readiness, cutover planning, and ensuring organizational and operational readiness.
- Solid understanding of key interfaces in Finance/Accounting, Procurement, Legal, Tax, HR, IT, and Operations.
- Confident stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and assertiveness skills at the C-level and division head level.
- Fluent German and professional-level English.
Nice-to-have
Not required, but a plus for your application.
- Experience in medium-sized enterprises or logistics-related organizations.
- Practical experience collaborating with PMO functions, external consulting partners, and governance bodies.
- A proven hands-on profile with a high level of attention to detail and, at the same time, an eye for the overall program.
Skills
- Programmmanagement
- Carve-out
- Separation Management
- Day-1 Readiness
- Cutover-Planung
- Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Risikomanagement
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