IT/OT Project Manager

Who are we?

What we do in our team?

Our Smart Cloud Factory team is at the forefront of Volkswagen’s transformation strategy. We are building the digital backbone of tomorrow’s production systems—integrating IoT, cloud platforms, data pipelines, and AI to enable predictive maintenance, real-time quality control, and agile manufacturing.

The mission is to simplify complexity and create a connected ecosystem where machines, systems, and people work seamlessly together. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and scalable architectures, we empower production teams to make faster, smarter, and more sustainable decisions.

What will your responsibilities be?

· Scope Definition: Work with key stakeholders (VW AE) to clearly define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of the ITSF model service implementation, ensuring that all resilience and business continuity requirements are clearly defined and addressed.

· Governance Model: Define and establish the governance model, including roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and scalation path.

· Stakeholder Management: Identify and manage relationships with all relevant stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

· Timeline and Milestones: Develop and maintain a detailed project timeline, ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met.

· Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, proactively manage and mitigate them to ensure smooth project execution.

· Resource Allocation: Work with teams and departments to ensure necessary resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.

· Reporting and Communication: Provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations to VWAE leadership and stakeholders.

· Quality Assurance: Ensure that the ITSF model service implementation meets the required quality standards and best practices.

· Change Management: Oversee the change management process during implementation, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

What requirements are we looking for?

Core Competencies:

· Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead, influence, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

· Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand the broader business context and ensure that the ITSF model implementation aligns with organizational objectives.

· Risk Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the success of the project.

· Change Management: Ability to assess the impact of change on different stakeholders, departments, and systems.

· Process Improvement: Strong analytical skills to evaluate current processes and drive improvements in service delivery and efficiency.

· Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and pivot strategies as needed to overcome challenges.

Knowledge & Experience:

· Factory Environment IT/ OT:

· IT Service Management: In-depth knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or other relevant IT service management frameworks.

· Project Management: Proven track record of successfully managing IT projects, with experience leading teams, managing timelines, and handling budgets.

· Risk Management: Familiarity with resilience planning and disaster recovery strategies in IT service management.

· Governance Models: Experience in establishing clear governance structures and ensuring adherence to processes and protocols.

· Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing stakeholder expectations, balancing competing priorities, and ensuring clear communication.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

· Proven experience (5+ years) as a Project Manager, preferably in IT service management or related fields.

· Strong understanding of IT Service Frameworks, ITIL, or other service management methodologies.

· Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

· Familiarity with Information Security practices and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) is a plus.

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

· Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana).

· PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certifications are highly desirable.

Work Environment:

· Collaborative and dynamic working environment.

· Opportunity to work with senior leadership and influence key decisions.

What we can offer