Programme Manager, Project Based (f/m/d)

About

At Prewave, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our innovative AI solutions help businesses identify and predict global supply chain risks. Our aim is to make supply chains more resilient, transparent and sustainable. By doing this we help companies to ensure fair working conditions, eliminate child labour, reduce waste and promote sustainable practices across global supply chains.

Prewave proudly partners with industry leaders such as BMW, Kärcher, Hilti, PwC, and Porsche. Our supply chain superintelligence helps navigate complex supply chain challenges, ensuring operational integrity and enhancing market leadership.

Your Mission

• Own and orchestrate our enterprise partner project, ensuring successful delivery and long-term value.
• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive program plan, covering timelines, resourcing, dependencies, and budget.
• Drive alignment across multiple product managers, engineering teams, sales, and marketing to ensure coordinated execution.
• Track progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary interface to our partner, building a strong, trusted relationship.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, providing clear status updates and managing expectations.
• Capture learnings and ensure knowledge-sharing across the organisation.

Must-haves

• 7–10 years of experience in program or project management, with at least 3–5 years leading large-scale technical integrations or enterprise-level initiatives.
• Proven ability to thrive in a startup or scale-up environment, while managing collaborations with large enterprises.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Strong technical "literacy": ability to understand system architectures, APIs, and integration concepts well enough to comfortably engage in technical discussions independently.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

Bonus points for

• Experience with SAP products, ecosystems, or integrations.
• PMP or equivalent program management certifications.
• Technical background (computer science degree or hands-on engineering experience).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum EUR 4,485 gross monthly based on collective agreement, tailored to your profile.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment celebrating diversity.
• Flexible working hours and options for working from home.

What our employees love

• Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra vacation day to make your birthday special.
• Health and Wellness Initiatives: Benefit from our Eversports partnership, mental health support, shiatsu sessions, and regular health check-ups.
• Training and Development: Access company-wide German and soft skills training and work with your manager on your personal growth plan.
• Engaging Team Events: Join us for cheese tastings, ping-pong tournaments, company dinners, seasonal celebrations, and more.
• Office Snacks and Fruits: Stay energised with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits available in the office.
• Your Device of Choice: Windows, MacOS, or Linux – pick your preferred setup.

Join Prewave and be part of a passionate team committed to building a future where businesses can thrive alongside ethical and sustainable practices and track ESG (environmental, social, and governance) risks in their supply chains.