IT Project Manager - Legal Solutions

Company Description

Are you ready to turn complex challenges into smart, scalable solutions and make things happen? As a technically savvy Project Manager with an analytical mindset and a passion for holistic business solutions, you’ll advance the digitalisation of the Legal business domain. Join our Cross Functional & Legal Projects team (sitting in Elsbethen and Fuschl am See) and operate at the intersection of business, technology, data, and AI—transforming ambitious ideas into powerful digital services.

From requirements engineering through implementation and long-term service ownership, you’ll manage projects across their full lifecycle and ensure sustainable outcomes. Drawing on your structured approach and technical understanding, you’ll shape practical solutions that improve processes and support business needs. If you enjoy facilitating workshops, bringing diverse perspectives together, and challenging opportunities for AI in a complex environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Job Description

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

In this role, you’ll lead projects in the Legal business domain from requirements engineering through go-live and operational handover. Throughout delivery, you’ll manage scope, risks, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment while applying agile and PMI-based project management practices. By providing technical leadership and guidance, you’ll ensure that projects progress efficiently and deliver sustainable business value.

REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING & SOLUTION DESIGN

You’ll analyse business needs and translate them into scalable, fit-for-purpose technical solutions. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll facilitate workshops, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure that proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.

SERVICE & SYSTEM OWNERSHIP

As a Senior Project & Applications Manager you’ll take ownership of business-critical applications and services, continuously improving their functionality, reliability, and value for the business. Through proactive service management, you’ll safeguard stability, quality, performance, and user satisfaction while maintaining high-quality documentation and adhering to governance standards.

WORKING WITH AI & DIGITAL INNOVATION

You’ll leverage AI to enhance processes, strengthen decision-making, and improve the user experience. In partnership with business stakeholders, you’ll integrate relevant AI capabilities into solutions and services, assess potential use cases and associated risks, and identify opportunities to create meaningful business value.

BUDGET & VENDOR MANAGEMENT

In this role, you’ll manage project and operational budgets responsibly, ensuring transparency and effective use of resources. By overseeing external partners and consultants, you’ll support successful delivery, maintain compliance with company standards, and ensure that investments generate measurable value.

Qualifications

University degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage

At least three years of experience managing complex IT and business transformation initiatives

Solid technical expertise, with a good understanding of architectures, integrations, data flows, and enterprise applications

Background in requirements engineering, process modelling, and solution design

Familiarity with AI technologies, AI-assisted ways of working, and practical business use cases

Experience in the Legal domain, particularly Compliance Management / Data Privacy, is advantageous

Ability to translate business challenges into effective, scalable digital solutions

Knowledge of agile and PMI-based delivery methodologies, service ownership, continuous improvement, and vendor management

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with a structured, data-driven approach

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and workshop facilitation skills

Additional Information

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is EUR 2,362 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.