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MongoDB

14d ago

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

  • You need a degree or relevant experience, 5+ years in enterprise software, strong leadership and communication skills, Agile knowledge, risk management ability, and fluency in English and German.
  • You will manage project planning and execution, ensure delivery meets scope and budget, lead meetings, communicate effectively, and support pre-sale engagements, with travel expected 50% of the time.

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 role of the Project Manager at MongoDB?

The primary role of the Project Manager at MongoDB is to lead project planning and execution, ensuring that customer experiences are positive and that MongoDB's delivery meets the committed scope and budget.

What qualifications are required for the Project Manager position?

Candidates should have a university degree or relevant work experience, a minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise-scale software solutions or consulting services, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English and German.

Is travel expected for this position?

Yes, travel to customer sites is expected, with an estimate of at least 50% of the time.

What project management frameworks are preferred for this role?

Certification or deep experience with standard frameworks such as PMI PMBOK or Prince2 would be beneficial, as well as strong working knowledge of the Agile framework.

What kind of skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include outstanding interpersonal abilities, strong communication skills, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage scope, changes, and customer expectations effectively.

How does MongoDB support the professional growth of its employees?

MongoDB is committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for its employees, including offering employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, and a generous parental leave policy.

Will I need to handle confidential customer data in this role?

Yes, successful candidates will engage with customer systems and may be exposed to highly confidential customer data, which may involve enhanced background checks and security screenings.

How does MongoDB view diversity and inclusion?

MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within the application and interview process.

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MongoDB

A developer data platform for developers to do their best work. #LoveYourDevelopers

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.