Senior PMO - Freelance Contract / Hybrid Onsite

We are looking for an experienced Senior PMO for an IT Transformation Program.

Key Facts:

• Contract type: Freelance contract
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 8 weeks (possible extension)
• Location: Hybrid onsite – 2 days/week onsite (Hannover / Frankfurt)
• Language: English (business fluent)
• Eligibility: Candidates must be based in Europe

Tasks

• Support the IT Program Lead in setting up and operating the program governance and delivery framework
• Establish and maintain program management standards, templates, and reporting structures
• Coordinate planning, tracking, and status reporting across all workstreams (Wave 1)
• Prepare decision-ready materials for steering committees and senior management meetings
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items across the program
• Ensure transparency, consistency, and quality across all program activities
• Act as a central coordination point between project managers, workstream leads, and IT stakeholders

Requirements

• Professional experience in PMO, project management, or program support roles within IT environments
• Solid understanding of IT project and program lifecycles (Plan, Build, Run)
• Proven experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder and cross-functional IT programs
• Experience in large-scale IT transformation or consolidation programs is a strong plus
• Strong structuring, coordination, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with common project and program management methodologies and tools (e.g. Jira)
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and structured reports and presentations for senior management and executive stakeholders
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with project managers, workstream leads, IT teams, and the IT Program Lead
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; additional languages are a plus

Please note: This role is offered exclusively as a freelance contract and requires regular onsite presence. Remote-only or permanent employment applications cannot be considered.