Technical Project Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · Brandenburg (Berlin), Austria

This is your role

Nevis is seeking a highly skilled and organized Technical Project Manager to help fuel our rapid expansion in Europe and worldwide by taking charge of the management of some of our most valued projects for key clients. We are customer-focused and passionate about creating the highest level customer experience at all times therefore, this position plays a key role in maintaining this goal and company value. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background along with proven project management expertise to successfully lead and deliver complex technical projects. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget constraints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination to achieve project goals.

You are not expected to have Identity and Access management experience specifically, but to be successful in this role, you must have a thorough understanding of projects such as software/CIAM integration, IT security, or similar.

Location: Berlin or alternatively Vienna (you are expected to reside where you apply)
Language:  Fluent and business professional German and English (min. C1) ​

Your responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.

  • Ensure the successful execution of projects by closely monitoring progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.

  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to meet organizational objectives.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.

  • Coordinate with various stakeholders, including developers, designers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to align project objectives with organizational goals.

  • Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

Resource Management:

  • Allocate resources appropriately to ensure efficient project delivery.

  • Work closely with team leads to assess workloads, identify potential bottlenecks, and optimize resource allocation.

Risk Management:

  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks to minimize the impact on project timelines and deliverables.

  • Proactively address issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.

Quality Assurance:

  • Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards.

  • Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure project success.

Stakeholder Communication:

  • Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and leadership.

  • Address stakeholder concerns and expectations, ensuring alignment with project outcomes.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Conduct project retrospectives to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

  • Implement lessons learned to enhance project management processes.

This is you

You will likely be successful if you have:

  • A university degree (BSc or MSc) in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline).

  • 3+ years of experience managing IT, Cybersecurity, or software integration-type projects.

  • Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in a technology-driven environment.

  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in German and English.

  • Prince 2 or PMP certification or relevant ongoing studies are a plus.

  • Hands-on experience with Jira, Project Management software or tools, and project scheduling.

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented attitude and ability to prioritize tasks and a multi-tasker

  • Sharp decision-making ability: you can balance multiple feedback loops and integrate them into customer-focused decisions and product priorities

Nice to have skills and experience:

  • Experience in Web Security and  Identity Management

  • Experience with SaaS product development

  • Any relevant certifications 

Why us?

If you are interested in IT security, the challenges of digitalization, and care about consistent user interfaces, we are looking forward to your application! For more than 20 years, we have been the preferred strategic partner for demanding security solutions from renowned banking, insurance, and government customers. We offer a solution-oriented and uncomplicated corporate culture in a forward-looking and dynamic company with flexible working hours, plenty of room for initiative, development opportunities, and attractive employment conditions. The Nevis Security product portfolio is being further developed and adapted to new technology trends to meet the constantly evolving requirements of digitalization. That's why we're looking for you.

About us
Nevis Security AG is a pioneer in digital security and a strong advocate for the use of passwordless, user-friendly access solutions worldwide. As the market leader in Switzerland in the area of customer identity and access management (CIAM), Nevis provides organizations in the financial, insurance and iGaming sectors with the highest level of data protection and seamless authentication procedures. Nevis technology secures over 80 per cent of online banking transactions in Switzerland – demonstrating the company’s expertise and commitment to innovation. Headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland with offices across Europe, Nevis is constantly expanding its global presence through a rapidly expanding partner network, emphasizing its role as a key player in the digital ecosystem. Nevis aims to strengthen its position as a leading authority in digital identity security worldwide and to provide scalable, forward-looking solutions that meet the growing needs of its customers. For more information, visit www.nevis.net.
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