Specialist, Technical Project Management HD PLUS

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

You will work in a cross functional team environment and will provide technical leadership for new product introduction efforts, as well as contribute to sustaining efforts on existing products. You will need a comprehensive understanding of the system including its application, software, architecture, and hardware components and subsystems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Lead the technical projects for new product developments or subsystems based on the user requirements
• Drive concept feasibilities during early product development phases and research programs
• Lead planning activities, cost and timeline estimations as well as risk assessments
• Track the progress of projects and develop technical mitigations with the team
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams including product management, sales, marketing and customer care
• Organize and manage project team members and teams to fully execute projects on time
• Develop and effectively communicate detailed plans, requirements, designs, and verification activities to implement long-term solutions using proven design methodology
• Lead design verification activities and drive and support technical documentation
• Use proven problem-solving approaches, to investigate root cause

COMPETENCIES

• A digitally driven technical project manager with great curiosity and passion for the conception and implementation of projects in the context of complex system architectures
• Well-founded know-how in classic project management (waterfall model) and agile approaches (Scrum) as well as extensive experience with various tools
• Solid understanding of the dependencies between different systems and the ability to find digital solutions
• Solid understanding of business systems such as ERP, CRM, CMS, marketing automation, customer portals
• Proficiency in data analysis, and interpreting results to drive solution findings
• Ability to break down problems into logical parts and communicate them in technical and business language

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Successfully completed studies in business informatics, computer science, software engineering or equivalent professional experience
• + 3 years’ experience as a scientific or technical project lead in a process orientated environment
• Experience developing design specification and test descriptions
• Proven capability of leading, organizing, managing projects and documentation of project status
• Relevant experience in project management and software solution development
• High level of technical understanding of technical interrelations
• Certification in one of the project process models is a plus
• Very good communicative, analytical, social skills and assertiveness

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS 

• High self-motivation for "getting things done" and solving development hurdles
• Proficiency in data analysis, and interpreting results to drive solution findings
• Customer and use case driven thinking
• Problem solving skills, proactive approach, independent working and team-minded
• Flexibility and adaptability to a constantly and fast changing environment
• Fluent knowledge of written and spoken German

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Flexible working policy
• Bonus and equity plans
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs 
• An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story

GOOD TO KNOW
SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity & inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law.

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