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Project Manager – Carve-out & Transition Management (m/f/d)

Key facts

Start
11/2026
Duration
4 months+
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Heidelberg
Workload
100 %
Contract type
Freelance · Consulting

Project description

We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager (m/f/d) with a relevant consulting background for an international transformation project. The focus is on the structured management of a carve-out project in an international environment involving multiple stakeholder groups and complex handoffs. We are looking for a hands-on, strong-willed individual with a clear PMO focus who combines operational execution skills with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Management and operational support for the PMO as part of an international carve-out project, with a focus on transparency, structure, and implementation quality.
  • Development, maintenance, and tracking of a robust project plan, including retroplanning for cutover, handoffs, and critical milestones.
  • Coordination of work packages, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple streams and international stakeholders.
  • Preparation and facilitation of project committees, status meetings, and decision-making sessions, including thorough documentation and tracking of actions.
  • Ensuring structured handover planning and tracking relevant handovers between internal teams and participating units.
  • Preparation of audience-specific status reports, management documents, and decision-making materials for project leadership and senior stakeholders.
  • Identification of project risks, critical paths, and implementation barriers, as well as the development of concrete countermeasures.
  • Quality assurance of PMO processes, consistent maintenance of action lists, RAID logs, and milestone tracking.
  • Close collaboration with an international project team; active support in structuring next steps and priorities.

Requirements

Must-have

These criteria are required for the project.

  • Several years of experience as a PMO in complex transformation, carve-out, or separation projects.
  • Proven experience managing international projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent knowledge of retroplanning, cutover planning, and structured handover management.
  • A hands-on approach with strong execution skills and the ability to drive operational initiatives independently.
  • Experience in project environments associated with the Big Four or comparable top management consulting firms.
  • Experience in industrial or corporate-level carve-out structures.
  • Proficiency in classic PMO standards, RAID management, and management reporting.
  • Business-level proficiency in German and English.
  • Approximately 5–7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally with a consulting background at the manager level.

Skills

  • PMO
  • Carve-out
  • Retroplanning
  • Cut-over-Planung
  • Stakeholder-Management
  • Transition Management
  • RAID-Management
  • Projektsteuerung

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