IT Project Manager (f/m/d) - Mergers & Acquisitions

Working at Freudenberg: 'We will wow your world!' This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.

Some of your Benefits

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.

You support our team as

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Julia Kratz
Julia.Kratz@freudenberg.com