Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the IT Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a IT PMO Leader (m/f/d) as soon as possible.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
Portfolio Oversight & Delivery Excellence
  • Lead the planning and execution of a diverse range of IT programs that support business transformation.
  • Define and manage overall portfolio scope, timelines, and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Identify risks early and resolve cross-functional challenges to ensure successful delivery.
  • Maintain transparency across all active initiatives through structured reporting and tracking.
Governance, Standards & Operational Efficiency
  • Design and uphold project governance models, methodologies, and reporting structures.
  • Ensure programs meet internal and external compliance standards—including architectural, ITGC, security, and legal frameworks.
  • Continuously assess and refine project delivery processes to optimize efficiency and accountability.
Organizational Capability & Knowledge Development
  • Build PMO capabilities by designing training paths, coaching frameworks, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms.
  • Promote adoption of best practices and create a repository of learnings from past project experiences.
  • Champion a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
Strategic & Vendor Engagement
  • Support strategic decision-making through project advisory and vendor evaluation input.
  • Define vendor engagement standards and monitor third-party performance.
  • Measure project value against business goals and realign priorities where needed
What you bring:
  • University degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) is highly desirable.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are essential.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in IT project delivery, including at least 3–5 years in a PMO leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in governance frameworks, risk management, change management, and cross-program coordination.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business and customer needs into measurable project outcomes.
  • Strategic thinker with a systems mindset, coupled with a strong execution focus.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Language skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in German is a strong advantage; Chinese knowledge is a plus.
What you can expect from us:
  • An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
  • German and English as our working languages
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • Flexible and hybrid working models
  • Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
  • Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
  • “Employee Referral” bonus program
  • Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
  • Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
  • EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
  • Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
  • Team events and outdoor sports activities
  • A first-name culture and casual dress code
  • Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Détails du poste

Titre
IT PMO Leader (m/f/d)
Domaine d'activité
IT
Les sites
Idstein (Headquarter)
Niveau d’entrée
Professional
Type de contrat
Unlimited

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Remarque : nous pouvons uniquement répondre aux questions par e-mail et n'acceptons pas de candidatures via cette adresse e-mail. Veuillez soumettre votre candidature exclusivement en ligne via notre rubrique « Carrières ». Les candidatures par e-mail ne seront pas prises en considération.