IT Project/Product Manager

Introduction

We are seeking a proficient Product/Project Manager to assist us in guiding our product development initiatives. Our Agile team, based in various locations with headquarters in Bonn, Germany, handles the full software development lifecycle; from initiation to implementation and operation of physical access control software operating multiple electronic locks across different radio protocols and RFID identification media.

Tasks

• Develop, maintain, and execute project goals and objectives in alignment with the company’s strategy.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and manage project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products.
• Manage relationships between the customer and the development teams, ensuring transparency and enhancing partnership collaboration.
• Collecting, analyzing, and translating customer feedback and requests into functional requirements and user stories.
• Propose innovations and improvements within both the project and company level.
• Measure team performance using defined tools, and techniques to ensure reliable productivity.
• Be a leader and motivator for a team. Facilitate team meetings, 1-2-1s and day-to-day communication with the team members.
• Organize the high-quality and effective delivery within strict industry standards and security requirements.
• Communicate project progress, strategies, and plans to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, including engineering, QA and sales, to deliver successful projects.
• Identify potential risks and issues within the project and propose mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Experience in IT project management and coordinating Agile teams (at least 2 years).
• Experience in PDL and delivering successful software products from concept to launch.
• Ability to analyze project requirements, identify dependencies and potential risks, and develop strategies to achieve project goals within specified timelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced Business English language knowledge.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, SCRUM / Kanban).
• Skilled in coordinating project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Strong people management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
  Nice to have:
• Experience with IoT products in building automation and physical access control.
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Understanding of general security concepts.
• Product and Project management portfolios
• German language skills.

Benefits

• Great customer impact: the solutions you deliver will be used by thousands of large and small businesses.
• The opportunity to shape the project management and delivery process.
• Great team spirit and close collaboration.
• Agile and innovative environment.
• Cutting-edge technology and deep domain knowledge of the physical security industry.
• Worldwide business trips and participation in the industry events
• Working on the latest Apple Hardware.
• Co-working compensation.
• Education investment.
• Growth opportunities.

This is an excellent chance to work on important projects involving high-security hardware and technology in a creative, international setting. You will collaborate with a talented team and make a significant impact on our customers' businesses.