Project Portfolio Manager (f/m/d)

Your mission that drives sustainability in logistics

CargoBeamer is shaping the future of intermodal rail freight in Europe. As a Project Portfolio Manager (f/m/d), you strengthen our project portfolio management (PMO): you set priorities, establish KPI-driven targets, create management transparency, and ensure decisions are made fast—based on data and real progress.

This is a 15-month fixed-term role (parental leave cover) starting from June, with a possibility of permanent employment.

What you’ll do

1) Define & prioritize the project portfolio

• Define CargoBeamer’s high-priority project portfolio.
• Build a prioritized list of initiatives aligned with company strategy.
• Clarify scope, dependencies and ensure proper staffing.
• Propose new initiatives to close white spots in key development areas.
• Quantify and make the overall portfolio budget steerable.
• Work closely with stakeholders across CBIO and CBAG.

2) Steer delivery across quality, time & financials

• Steer the portfolio and top projects against quality, time and financial targets.
• Coach topic owners on PM/PMO best practices (influencing without authority).
• Set up KPI-based targets per project and keep progress measurable.
• Improve effectiveness: collaboration, speed, governance, clarity.

3) Performance dialogues & issue management

• Lead a cross-functional steering platform.
• Establish a steady drumbeat for status, decisions and critical topics.
• Unblock roadblocks, manage interdependencies and prepare decisions.
• Promote data-driven work and an action-oriented execution mindset.
• Act as a knowledge carrier bridging teams and functions.

4) Executive reporting & stakeholder management

• Create board-level decision materials: crisp, structured, decision-ready.
• Align perspectives across departments and stakeholders.

Your Background & Skills

• Degree in business, finance, transport or related fields
• 3–5 years of relevant experience (PMO, project management, consulting, scale-ups, etc.)
• Strong business acumen and solid portfolio/PMO skills
• Ability to build trust and influence without authority
• Analytical, KPI- and data-driven mindset
• Strong communication skills and proven cross-functional collaboration
• Nice to have (not required): transport/rail/logistics background
• Languages: very good German and English (French/Italian is a plus)

Why us?

Joining CargoBeamer means being part of something big. You’ll help shape the future of logistics—ours as a company and your own career. You can look forward to a positive, motivating workplace where new challenges and plenty of opportunities to grow are part of the day-to-day. In return, you’ll get the benefits of a fast-growing, innovative international business, a strong team, and a competitive package for a role with real future potential.