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The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Project Manager

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Wrocław, dolnoslaskie, Poland

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

Oct 05
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Poland
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About the role

The Project Manager will lead high-impact strategic initiatives from scoping through global rollout, ensuring structure across complex cross-functional projects. They are responsible for managing project plans, mitigating risks, and providing clear status updates to senior leadership.

What they look for

Project Management Strategic Initiatives Cross-functional Leadership Process Design Organizational Change Post-merger Integration Stakeholder Management Risk Mitigation Governance Portfolio Management PRINCE2 Agile Scrum Business Process Management System Integration Data Transitions

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of project leadership experience and a university degree in business or a related discipline. Proficiency in project management methodologies like PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum is required, along with experience in M&A or process optimization.

Full description

YOUR ROLE: As Project Manager, you will lead high-impact strategic initiatives from scoping to global rollout. You will bring structure to complex cross-functional projects spanning process design, organizational change, and post-merger integration. Working with global teams, stakeholders, and external partners, you will manage project plans, mitigate risks early, and deliver strong governance. You will track portfolio progress, resolve escalations, and deliver clear status updates to senior leadership while driving sustainable operational outcomes. This role requires flexibility for occasional business travel.

 

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Minimum 5 years of project leadership experience with 6–8 years of overall professional experience.
  • University degree in business, management, or a relevant discipline.
  • Hands-on expertise with recognized project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum).
  • Proven track record in business process management, process development, or optimization.
  • Experience in post-merger integration (M&A), system integration, or cross-border data transitions.
  • Fluent communication skills in written and spoken English.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills in dynamic environments.
  • Willingness and flexibility to undertake occasional business travel.

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