Power Platform Project Manager

Since its foundation in 1925, DEKRA has been ensuring the safety of human interaction with technology and the environment through a tradition of innovative thinking. This approach is something we strive to embrace, whether it's in the practical tasks our employees perform or in the community-shaping office life.

In just two years, DEKRA Technology & Services has grown from a concept to a rapidly growing company that is a cornerstone of the parent company's global IT infrastructure.

Purpose of the Role

The Power Platform Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and successfully delivering Smart Process Automation (SPA) initiatives across DEKRA. The role drives the implementation of Power Platform governance, adoption, enablement, and automation programs while ensuring alignment between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.

The position serves as the central coordination point for strategic Power Platform initiatives, overseeing project planning, delivery, stakeholder management, change management, and governance activities. In addition, the role is accountable for project administration and financial management activities, including budget planning and monitoring, vendor coordination, contract and Statement of Work administration, invoice verification and payment coordination, resource tracking, and management reporting.

Your contribution to achieving global safety, security, and sustainability:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver Power Platform and Smart Process Automation initiatives across the organization.
• Manage project scope, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall delivery progress.
• Coordinate activities between business stakeholders, technical teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, status meetings, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor project performance and prepare management reports, project updates, and executive presentations.
• Support budget planning, financial tracking, and project forecasting activities.
• Manage vendor relationships, Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, purchase orders, invoice verification, and payment coordination.
• Own project administration activities, including project documentation, reporting, action tracking, meeting coordination, and maintenance of project plans and records.
• Track project resources, deliverables, and project documentation to ensure successful execution and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous optimization of project delivery practices.

The more points that apply to you, the more you can earn with us:

• Owning skills at least 3 years’ work experience in project management, digital transformation, business applications, automation initiatives, or related technology programs.
• Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, industrial engineering or a comparable professional qualification
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Power Platform, Smart Process Automation, and low-code/no-code technologies.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects involving business, IT, and external partners.
• Strong project planning, coordination, project administration, risk management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, vendor contracts, Statements of Work, invoices, and financial administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives in a global and multicultural environment.
• Experience supporting organizational change management and user adoption initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proactive, structured, and results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent English required; German is a plus
• Believing that the whole is more than the sum of its parts: a.k.a. teamwork is essential to move forward
• Being eager to share knowledge across departments and being open to acquire knowledge from others too
• Taking education and self-development as a fundamental part of your routine
• Thinking that a workplace is not just a place to work, but a social environment as well

In return, we are offering you:

ESSENTIALS

• A warm welcome and dedicated support as part of your onboarding from your People Care Manager, Functional Manager, and teammates
• All the assistance you need to feel confident, connected, and ready to thrive from the very beginning
• Company notebook and phone (for personal usage too)
• Travel allowance & several cafeteria options

CAREER & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Long term career perspective ensured by a personal development plan and coaching opportunity
• Continuous professional development: training opportunities for both hard and soft skills –Udemy, Microsoft ESI, language classes and many more!
• We value your achievements: the annual bonus is based on your performance

HEALTH SUPPORT

• Enjoy the fruits in the kitchen
• Several ergonomic asset options – like walking pads for meetings or taking a break
• Medicare health insurance (Blue Package)
• Monthly Life1 pass – valid at any of the 6 Budapest locations for fitness and wellness
• Did we mention that the office rooftop has a running track?

DIVERSE COMMUNITY & CULTURE

• Bilingual environment & international projects
• Regularly organized team events
• We build on trust - we can provide flexible options to ensure your work-life balance

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

• Brand new office with everything you need: coffee, drinks, fruits and specific areas tailored to your needs – focus or collaboration work, phone booth, social room and many more!
• Easy accessibility with public transport and car as well
• Hybrid workplace: social engagement in the office and home office opportunity (2 days/week)

Place of Work: Budapest One Business Park (Budapest, XI.)

Still not convinced? Then take this as an invitation – come and see where and how we are working over a coffee or at the football table! 😉