Senior Project Manager

About Glow25 Glow25 is a fast-growing beauty & pro-aging company from Berlin. Our mission is to empower people with scientifically grounded, effective products and experiences that deliver visible and lasting impact. We operate end-to-end: from product development to brand, operations, and international commerce. We are now searching for a Senior Project Manager to drive our high-impact strategic initiatives across products, markets, and functions. The ideal candidate is a strategic generalist with excellent project leadership skills, stakeholder management competence, and a strong bias for execution. Role Purpose You will own and deliver core strategic projects across teams, commercial models, product initiatives, and cross-functional business operations. You will drive feasibility analyses, rollout plans, and end-to-end execution with measurable business outcomes. You are responsible for project governance, timeline adherence, financial control, and transparent reporting to all stakeholders including, but not limited to the c-level This role does not include direct line management, but it requires the ability to lead without authority, foster alignment, and steer cross-functional teams with clarity and accountability. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Projects • Lead high-value, high-complexity projects with diverse internal and external stakeholders. • Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify and prioritize strategic trade-offs and value drivers • Develop and manage processes, governance structures, and KPIs for new market and regional launches. • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner closely with Product, Marketing, and Operations to design and maintain strong project governance. • Coordinate cross-functional touchpoints (Planning, Performance Review, Cost Centre Allocation) to ensure alignment. • Operational Excellence • Lead retrospectives and postmortems to drive continuous improvement. • Maintain transparent reporting for C-level stakeholders, including dashboards and business reviews. • Coordinate external agencies and partners during launch operations. • Governance & Financial Control • Manage project cost structures, cost centre allocations, and financial adherence. • Track KPIs and business outcomes against forecasted targets. • People & Leadership (without direct reports) • Drive ownership, documentation excellence, and accountability within project environments. • Influence stakeholders at all levels through structured communication and strategic clarity. Qualifications Experience • 4-6 years of experience in project management roles (strategic, cross-functional, or commercial environments) Skills & Competencies • Strong strategic and analytical thinking; including project management and delivery frameworks (waterfall or and agile, such as Scrum) • High stakeholder management competence across technical and business functions • Excellent process, governance, and execution orientation • knowledge of decision making frameworks and methods such as balance scorecard • Strong written and verbal communication skills (decision memos, frameworks, reporting) • High ownership and Get-It-Done mindset Tools • GSuite / Google Workspace (must have) • Asana, Notion, Slack or similar (nice to have) Languages • English (C1) - must have • German (C1) - nice to have That's something you can look forward to: • Work flexibly, in the way that suits you best. Work when and where you re most productive - with flexible hours and smart time tracking • Fully equipped from day one. Mac or Windows - you choose what works best for you. • Glow Card - your monthly treat. Get 50 every month to spend however you like - that s 600 a year, just because. • Learning is part of the deal. Whether it s our Glowcademy, dedicated learning time, or personal development support - we invest in you, not just in numbers. • Let s Glow! Enjoy 40% off our entire product range - yes, everything. • Take a break - you ve earned it. 30 vacation days + 1 personal holiday + up to 10 additional unpaid days off when you need a real reset. Oh, and New Year s Eve? That s a day off too! • Stay healthy, stay glowing. Our company health insurance reimburses up to 600 per year for extras like vision aids, alternative medicine, or dental cleanings. • Thinking ahead. After your probation period, we ll contribute 600 toward your pension plan - and if you add more, we ll top it up with an extra 20%. • Exclusive partner perks. Get access to discounts and special offers from top brands through our corporate benefit platforms. • Team spirit to go. Our Glow25 merch is more than just fabric - it s your badge of belonging. • Culture that truly shines. For five years in a row, we ve been recognized as a Top Company on Kununu - proof of the strong, positive, and genuine culture we live every day. • Move your way. From workouts to wellness retreats - you decide how to stay active...