Project Manager IT (m/f/x) - Midwest US

About the role

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process. Mutares actively supports its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add-on acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Drive IT carve-out and separation projects together with local management teams and portfolio companies
• Analysis of portfolio companies' data structure, processes and tools, as well as the development of digital target pictures and monitoring of the implementation process
• Plan and manage IT budgets of portfolio companies in close collaboration with the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) and local IT teams
• Develop IT governance and audit frameworks and conduct regular IT audits across portfolio companies
• Support the M&A team by conducting IT due diligences and assessing IT-related risks and value creation opportunities during acquisition processes

Requirements

• Successfully completed a degree in the area of computer science, economical computer science or similar with outstanding results
• At least 4 years of experience in corporate, consulting, or IT-related roles
• Experience in at least 3 of the following domains: ERP, IT Architecture, Client/App Management, IT Infrastructure, IT Operations, IT Migration, IT Service Management, with ERP/SAP strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach
• Business fluency in English, with the ability to communicate in a well-structured and concise manner
• Willingness to travel up to 4 days per week (typically Monday – Thursday) and to work in an international environment

Benefits

• Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together
• Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas
• Regular team events and offsites