Microsoft Principal Project Manager (m/w/d)

October 25, 2026

Remote

Lead

Berlin, Germany

Indeed

Keep in mind

Original vacancy is in German
You will likely need German for the job. The employer can confirm

Description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Principal Project Manager to take over strategically important Microsoft projects that have fallen off track and bring them back to a successful course. The scope covers Azure migrations, M365 rollouts, Dynamics implementations and hybrid cloud architectures, including multi-million software development and integration projects with high technological depth. You analyse root causes, lead through escalations, handle contract matters and communicate at C-level. The workplace is a hybrid model anywhere in Germany, with a high degree of autonomy and direct access to strategic decision-makers.

Gender markers in the title: (m/w/d)

In accordance with European anti-discrimination legislation, this job is open to all candidates

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Responsibilities

Take responsibility for strategically important Microsoft projects such as Azure migrations, M365 rollouts, Dynamics implementations and hybrid cloud architectures when they stall
Analyse the root causes of troubled projects and set targeted measures for stabilisation and realignment
Lead confidently through escalations and communicate at C-level
Manage complex software development and integration projects in the multi-million range with high technological depth
Ensure that Microsoft solutions deliver real impact, sustainable quality and customer satisfaction
Take over strategic large-scale Microsoft projects with your own leadership and clear course

Requirements

Completed degree in business informatics, computer science or a comparable qualification
Many years of experience managing complex Microsoft projects on the IT service provider side
Leadership experience in larger interdisciplinary teams
Solid knowledge of classic and agile project methods such as PMI, PRINCE2 and Scrum
Experience in contract management and escalation management
Strong communication skills, confident manner and assertiveness
Willingness to travel

Conditions

Maximum personal responsibility with a lot of freedom for own decisions
Flexible hybrid workplace model anywhere in Germany
Small, highly specialised environment with direct connection to strategic decision-makers
Targeted training and further education programmes