IT & Digitalization Project Manager | Projektleiter IT & Digitalisierung (m/w/d)

Industrie- und Handelskammer zu Köln

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 23, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an IT & Digitalization Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate digital transformation initiatives from initial conception through to final implementation. Your daily responsibilities include creating and maintaining project plans, managing resources, and overseeing budgets while ensuring strict adherence to quality standards. You will serve as a central link between internal departments and external service providers, acting as a dedicated AI Coordinator to integrate new technologies. The role involves significant change management, risk mitigation, and escalation management to ensure project success. This position is particularly attractive for professionals who enjoy high levels of autonomy and want to shape sustainable digital solutions for a major regional institution. You will work in a motivated team with access to professional development, corporate pension schemes, and modern mobility benefits like bike leasing and discounted public transport.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification (DQR 6 level).

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in project management, specifically leading IT and digitalization projects
  • Proven experience in change management and managing diverse stakeholder groups
  • Practical experience with classical or agile project management methodologies
  • Experience in steering external service providers and internal functional departments

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Full-time position (40 hours/week); Permanent contract; Location-based in Cologne; Interest in AI/Artificial Intelligence solutions required.