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Project Manager

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MongoDB

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
  • Berlin
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need a degree or relevant experience, 5+ years in software solutions, strong leadership and communication skills, risk management ability, Agile knowledge, and fluency in English and German.
  • You will plan and execute projects, manage scope and timelines, ensure quality deliverables, communicate with stakeholders, and support pre-sales engagements, with at least 50% travel required.

Requirements

  • University degree or relevant work experience
  • At ease operating in a small, dynamic, fast growing team, able to be self-sufficient with an ability to have a can-do attitude and make oneself accountable
  • 5+ years experience with enterprise-scale software solutions, large scale software engineering or consulting services delivery experience preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership skills within complex, transformative projects, with direct responsibility for successfully managing project teams, delivering high quality results on schedule and within budget
  • Comfortable creating plans and priorities for both project delivery and customer resources
  • Demonstrated belief in the power of stakeholder management and communications; track record of affecting change through stakeholder engagement
  • Outstanding and effective interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to foresee and assess risk, plan to mitigate risk and manage escalations or critical situations
  • Certification or deep experience with standard frameworks such as the PMI PMBOK, or Prince2 would be beneficial
  • Strong working knowledge of the Agile framework and related practices
  • Services delivery experience with development or operation teams is a plus
  • Fluent in both English and German

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for project planning and execution, customer experience, and ensuring MongoDB delivery meets committed scope and budget
  • Expected to employ project management excellence to navigate with agility the complex organisations of large enterprises, building mindshare to plan and execute programmes likely to have ambiguous risks and challenges
  • Maintain excellence of project governance with internal and customer stakeholders, managing day-to-day project planning and execution, project scope, expectations and risks, and ensuring timelines are met and quality deliverables produced
  • Lend support to pre-sale engagements to assist with scoping of solution and project scope definition
  • Adopt and contribute to the continuous improvement of MongoDB's engagement and project delivery methodologies
  • Confidently lead - both internal and customer - project meetings, owning meeting agenda and meeting outcomes
  • Own the management of scope, change controls, customer expectations and timelines
  • Ensure robust communication internal to MongoDB, within the project team, and from the team to the customer
  • Expect to travel to customer sites as may be needed, at least 50% of the time

FAQs

What is the primary mission of MongoDB as a company?

MongoDB's mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data.

Where is this Project Manager role based?

This role will be based remotely in Berlin, Germany.

What experience is required for this role?

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience with enterprise-scale software solutions, large-scale software engineering, or consulting services delivery.

Is knowledge of project management frameworks needed for this position?

Yes, certification or deep experience with standard frameworks such as PMI PMBOK or Prince2 would be beneficial.

What languages do candidates need to be fluent in for this role?

Candidates need to be fluent in both English and German.

What are the expectations for travel in this position?

The position may require travel to customer sites at least 50% of the time.

How does this role support customer engagements?

This role is responsible for project planning and execution, ensuring that MongoDB delivery meets committed scope and budget, and engaging with customers to define project scopes.

What are the measures of success for the Project Manager?

Measures of success include collaboration with customers to deliver high-quality engagements, predictability in resource needs and revenue, and robust control of internal and external budgets.

What type of team will the Project Manager work with?

The Project Manager will work with a team of technologists, sales, and delivery professionals among the best in their fields.

Will there be opportunities for personal growth within the company?

Yes, MongoDB is committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for all employees, aimed at personal growth and professional impact.

Does MongoDB provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within the application and interview process.

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Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Headquartered in New York, MongoDB's mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. Built by developers, for developers, our developer data platform is a database with an integrated set of related services that allow development teams to address the growing requirements for today's wide variety of modern applications, all in a unified and consistent user experience. MongoDB has tens of thousands of customers in over 100 countries. The MongoDB database platform has been downloaded hundreds of millions of times since 2007, and there have been millions of builders trained through MongoDB University courses.