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Responsibilities:Shape the IT integration of the global business portfolio of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities and make a direct contribution to our continued international growth.
In this role, you will take ownership of complex IT M&A projects at the intersection of business, technology, and transformation – offering high visibility, significant impact, and ample scope to shape the success of our transactions.
IT Project Manager (f/m/d) Mergers & Acquisitions
You manage IT M&A projects end-to-end, from due diligence through Day 1 readiness to successful post-merger integration.
You assess IT landscapes, identify opportunities and risks, and derive robust integration strategies and roadmaps.
You drive the technical integration of infrastructures, networks, systems, and applications in an efficient and outcome-oriented manner.
On a project basis, you build and lead high-performing teams, guiding them to successful delivery.
You ensure that IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements are consistently met across all project phases.
You act as the central interface to business functions, external partners, and senior management, ensuring aligned and seamless processes.
You continuously develop standards, methodologies, and best practices for IT M&A, creating sustainable value beyond individual transactions.
Solid experience in IT project management, particularly in M&A, due diligence, or transformation environments.
Foundational knowledge in IT infrastructure; additional hands-on experience in frontend, backend, and modern workplace services is a plus.
Expertise in enterprise applications and integration concepts is advantageous.
Strong ability to maintain oversight in dynamic environments and to prioritize pragmatically in order to drive results.
Excellent communication skills and proven stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to align diverse interests.
Strong German (min. C1) and flluent English skills (min. B2) to manage international projects, and willingness to travel approx. 10%.
Ideally, a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable field.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KGSkills Required
- Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- Highly profound experience in IT project management, ideally in an M&A or transformation environment
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and integration concepts
- Excellent stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills (English at least C1, German is a plus)
Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.
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What We Do
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg. Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf
