Principal IT Project Manager (m/f/d)
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Requirements
- Completed vocational training or a degree in IT or business
- At least 10 years of experience in IT project management of software development projects
- Track record of successfully completed major projects and programs across various subject areas, including projects with 100+ employees and near/offshore components
- Strong knowledge and extensive experience delivering complex software solutions using best-practice tools, technologies, and methods such as Scaled Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Integration
- Solution-oriented approach to complex relationships and team dynamics, with a strong ability to transfer knowledge
- Exceptionally good communication and presentation skills in German and English
- Experience preparing requirements analyses in complex agile projects, plus detailed knowledge of contract, risk, and claim management
- Willingness and ability to travel; role is also available part-time
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,887 monthly, which is €22,644 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €75,126 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Berlin
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
A leading European IT services and consulting company, wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. With ~26,000 employees across 26 countries and €4.0 billion in annual revenue, T-Systems drives digital transformation for multinational corporations and public sector institutions through end-to-end solutions spanning multi-cloud, SAP, cybersecurity, AI, and IoT — with deep industry expertise in automotive, healthcare, public sector, and transport.
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