Director Technical Proposal and Project Management (m/f/d)
Munich, DE Berlin, DE
Role Overview:
As the Director Technical Proposal & Project Management, you lead the team that transforms customer requirements into strong technical proposals and competitive costings. You oversee customer onboarding after contract award and ensure smooth, high‑quality, end-to-end project delivery. You are accountable for project P&L performance, risk management, change request coordination, and continuous process improvement across the IDOC project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead creation of technical proposals aligned with customer needs and Veridos’ strategic positioning
- Manage and standardize the IDOC customer onboarding process
- Oversee end-to-end project execution (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
- Monitor project P&L, forecast accuracy, and margin improvements
- Coordinate customer change requests with controlled assessments
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Finance
- Lead, mentor, and develop the proposal and project management team
- Improve processes, tools, and methodologies across proposal and project workflows
Your Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
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8–10+ years of professional experience, incl. 3+ years in leadership, ideally in identity documents, secure printing, or high‑tech industries
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Proven end‑to‑end project management and P&L ownership experience
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Strong analytical, cost modelling, and project management skills
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Fluent in English; German and additional languages are an advantage
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Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, customer orientation, and strategic mindset
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Experience working with international, multicultural teams and governmental customers is a plus
- proficient use of MS Office applications
- The position requires a willingness to travel of approx. 40% (including to third and emerging countries)
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Primary Work Locations: Berlin (DE), Munich (DE), or Athens (GR)
$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.
$$ Gianna Trinks $$ career@gi-de.com $$ $$ $$ https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=gieseckede&career_job_req_id=26715&career_ns=job_application