Workplace Transition Project Manager

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The Role

Contract: Fixed Term (6‑9 months)

This role oversees the full office relocation project for our client, ensuring that every stage—from initial planning and site selection to move execution and final handover—is delivered smoothly and efficiently. It requires strategic oversight, clear communication, and strong leadership to align internal teams, vendors, and service providers toward successful project completion.

• Lead the planning and execution of the office relocation project, including identifying new office options in Darmstadt and coordinating fit‑out and readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, covering timelines, resources, dependencies, budgets, and risk management.
• Manage the transition to the new office, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, and workspace setup to minimize disruption.
• Oversee the sale, decommissioning, and closure of the existing office, ensuring compliance, clearance, and contract terminations.
• Coordinate with internal teams (HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Facilities) to align all operational and technical requirements.
• Develop and deliver employee communication plans to ensure staff are informed, supported, and engaged throughout the transition.
• Ensure governance through accurate documentation, risk mitigation strategies, and adherence to safety, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Report regularly to leadership on status, progress, and key milestones to ensure accountability and transparency.

You bring

• Proven contract management experience in Germany.
• Demonstrated vendor management experience in Germany.
• Fluent German language skills (spoken and written).
• Track record of managing office relocation or similar large‑scale projects.
• Strong project management skills, including comprehensive planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams (HR, IT, Finance, Facilities, Legal) and external service providers.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Knowledge of German legal, health, safety, and regulatory requirements related to facilities management.

Location: Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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