DACH Junior Project Lead (German speaking) (m/f/d) - remote
Date: 25 Apr 2025
Location: Solihull, GB, B91 2AA Budapest, HU, 01211 Spital am Pyhrn, AT, 4582 Emsdetten, DE, 48282 Gänserndorf, AT, 2230 Oettingen, DE, 86732 Brilon, DE, 59929 HU Mittweida, DE, 09648 Linz, AT, 4030 AT Humpolec, CZ, 39601 Erlangen, DE, 91058 Lenti, HU, 08690 Hamburg, DE, 22303 Vienna, AT, 1230 Salzburg, AT, 5020 CZ
Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.
Are you looking for a new challenge?
As we embark on a new Pan European solution, we have an exciting and new opportunity for an IT Junior Project Lead who is an IT (HR Systems) Project Manager to ensure the successful roadmap of our substantial system implementation.
As the DACH Junior IT Project Lead, you will drive successful change by leading projects, with access to Global senior stakeholders and work collaboratively with the European IT Operations, Infrastructure, Applications and Compliance Teams. Being an important part of cross-functional Business teams to plan, develop, implement, maintain, and enforce the comprehensive project management governance, associated with all aspects of the IT projects.
Reporting to the Programme Manager, working within a team of other dedicated IT Project Managers, and ‘Citizen’ Project Managers from the wider IT and business teams.
The role is remote and can be based anywhere in Germany. Hybrid working can be accommodated dependent on candidates’ location. Fixed term contract 12 + months, this role has a longevity, therefore there are opportunities for progression and development for the right candidate.
Your Role and Impact:
• Support the successful delivery of IT projects on time, within budget, and in line with project goals.
• Help ensure consistent and professional experience for customers and stakeholders by following our internal project management processes.
• Assist with analyzing and mapping business processes.
• Contribute to identifying and resolving project risks, issues, and changes—especially in projects involving different teams.
• Coordinate with internal teams and partners to make sure projects have the right resources and skills at the right time.
What You’ll Bring:
• Strong communication skills in both German and English.
• First-hand experience or a strong interest in IT Project Management (experience with HR systems is a plus).
• Ability to work with different teams and possibly external vendors or partners.
• Exposure to IT improvement or transformation projects is an advantage.
• Comfort working with numbers—any financial background or experience preparing business cases is a plus.
Why join us.
"We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands".
We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.
About JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN, founded in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.
Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples' workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.
JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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