Project Manager (m/f/d)

ABOUT US

Digital Hub Madrid attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

• Global Digital Services (GDS) supports BASF's digital transformation by providing innovative, global, and high-quality digital products and services through a strong agile culture.
• As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading medium to large-scale digital initiatives across multiple product teams, functions, and geographic regions. You will ensure successful project execution from initiation through delivery while balancing business objectives, quality, scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder expectations.
• You will work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Solution Designers, Development Teams, Business Partners, and senior stakeholders to drive strategic transformation initiatives and ensure sustainable business value creation.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Lead and coordinate complex digital transformation projects across BASF's global organization.
• Drive project planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and successful delivery.
• Facilitate alignment between business requirements, technical solutions, and strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures and reporting mechanisms.
• Manage stakeholder communication across all organizational levels.
• Coordinate cross-functional and international project teams in agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks, dependencies, and obstacles.
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, and resource planning.
• Support organizational change management and business adoption activities.
• Prepare management presentations, steering committee documents, and executive status reports.
• Monitor project performance through relevant KPIs and ensure transparency of project progress.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management methodologies and best practices within Global Digital Services.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• In addition to the respective native language, (very) good command of written and spoken English.
• Several years of professional experience in project management within digital, IT, or business transformation environments.
• Proven track record in leading international and cross-functional projects.
• Experience in agile, hybrid, and traditional project delivery methods.
• Experience working with global stakeholder organizations.
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of digital products, enterprise applications, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives is considered an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or comparable certifications are a plus.
• Solid experience with SAP P2P processes, including hands-on knowledge of SAP MM and FI modules.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes, compliance, and operational best practices.
• S/4HANA implementation and roll-out experience.
• The role may provide project leadership to international and cross-functional project teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 25 holiday days per year
• 5 additional days (readjustment)
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

HOW TO REACH US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Felipe Bianco (felipe.bianco@partners.basf.com)