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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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