<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><u><strong>Doka – an innovative and reliable partner in the construction industry. For over 150 years.<br/><br/></strong></u></p><p>As a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers face. Our more than 8,000 employees in 58 countries and 160 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous growth. Let's shape the future together.<br/><br/></p><p><strong><u>We make it work.<br/><br/><br/><br/></u></strong></p><strong>Job Description<br/><br/></strong><p><strong>Innovation doesn’t happen by accident.<br/></strong><br/>It requires clear direction, disciplined execution, and strong leadership across functions.<br/><br/>As Project Manager for Innovation Projects, you take ownership of Doka’s high-impact initiatives and turn ambitious ideas into market-ready solutions &gt; on time, on budget, and with measurable business impact.<br/><br/></p><p> <br/><br/></p><p>You will be responsible for:<br/><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Leading Complex Innovation Projects: </strong>Take full responsibility for planning, steering, and delivering major innovation projects—ensuring clear scope definition, structured execution, and consistent alignment with business objectives.</li><li><strong>Cross‑Functional Project Leadership: </strong>Lead interdisciplinary project teams across product development, sales, engineering, supply chain, quality and other supporting functions. Ensure smooth collaboration, strong communication, and clear ownership throughout all project phases<strong>.</strong></li><li><strong>Structured Planning &amp; Execution: </strong>Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, timelines, resource needs, and budgets. Proactively identify risks, define mitigation strategies, and ensure project transparency and control.</li><li><strong>Meeting Deadlines, Budget &amp; Quality Requirements: </strong>Ensure projects are delivered on time, within approved budget, and in full compliance with technical, safety, and quality requirements. Monitor progress continuously and initiate corrective actions when needed.</li><li><strong>Customer‑Oriented Project Scoping: </strong>Work closely with Product Managers, markets, and customers to define project requirements, validate user needs, and ensure that resulting solutions create tangible value and competitive advantage.</li><li><strong>Driving Decision-Making &amp; Project Momentum: </strong>Facilitate decision-making across stakeholders by providing clear data, structured analysis, and transparent trade-offs. Maintain project momentum and ensure decisive progress toward key deliverables.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management &amp; Communication: </strong>Act as the main communication interface between project teams, management, and external partners. Deliver concise updates, prepare decision documents, and ensure alignment across all levels.</li><li><strong>Ensuring Compliance with Standards &amp; Processes: </strong>Apply Doka’s project management and innovation process frameworks, governance processes, and technical standards to ensure consistency, reliability, and professional execution across all innovation projects.</li><li><strong>Handover to Implementation: </strong>Ensure a smooth transition from development to market introduction by collaborating closely with Product Managers, sales, engineering, operations, and go-to-market teams.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br/><br/></strong><p>We are looking for a results‑oriented senior professional with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in successfully managing large-scale innovation projects. In addition, we seek the following qualifications:<br/><br/></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management and/or related disciplines</li><li>7+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the construction, formwork or building materials industry</li><li>Proven experience in leading complex, cross-functional projects from concept to market launch</li><li>Excellent project planning, budgeting, and risk management skills</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities across all hierarchy levels</li><li>Experience collaborating in global teams and working with international markets</li><li>A structured, proactive, and results-driven working style with high ownership and accountability</li><li>Fluent English and German are required </li><li>Willingness to travel internationally (up to 20%)<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Additional Information<br/><br/></strong><p><strong>We offer ... <br/><br/></strong></p><ul><li><p>Work within a successful and financially stable international corporate group<br/><br/></p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours<br/><br/></p></li><li><p>Attractive training and development opportunities<br/><br/></p></li><li><p>Subsidized lunch in our in-house fresh kitchen<br/><br/></p></li><li><p>For commuters: company-operated shuttle bus to and from the train station<br/><br/></p></li><li><p>Comprehensive social benefits<br/><br/></p></li></ul><p><strong>A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience.<br/><br/></strong></p><p>We are required by law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position is 53.899,00 EUR according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).<br/><br/></p> </div>