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MongoDB

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Germany
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in enterprise software, strong leadership in transformative projects, risk management skills, Agile knowledge, and proficiency in English and German. Relevant degree or experience required.
  • You will plan and execute projects, manage scope and risks, lead meetings, ensure quality deliverables, support pre-sales, and facilitate communication while traveling to customer sites.

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
  • Should have strong capability with, minimally, 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?

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

What type of projects will I be managing in this role?

You will be managing complex, transformative projects involving enterprise-scale software solutions and consulting services delivery for large organizations.

What experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of experience with enterprise-scale software solutions, large-scale software engineering, or consulting services delivery is preferred.

Is stakeholder management important in this role?

Yes, demonstrated belief in the power of stakeholder management and communications is crucial, and a track record of affecting change through stakeholder engagement is expected.

What project management methodologies should I be familiar with?

Familiarity with standard frameworks such as PMI PMBOK or Prince2 is beneficial, along with a strong working knowledge of the Agile framework.

Will I need to travel for this job?

Yes, you can expect to travel to customer sites as needed, at least 50% of the time.

Is there a language requirement for this role?

Yes, strong capability in both English and German is required.

What are the expectations for project governance?

You will be responsible for maintaining excellence in project governance with internal and customer stakeholders, managing project planning, execution, scope, expectations, and risks.

How will my success be measured in this role?

Success will be measured by the ability to predict resource needs, revenue forecasts, stakeholder management, risk management, and ensuring a high-quality customer experience.

Are there any background checks required for this position?

Yes, due to exposure to confidential customer data, successful candidates may be subject to enhanced background checks, security screenings, and possible constraints around the trading of securities.

What kind of work culture does MongoDB promote?

MongoDB is committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for all employees, focusing on wellbeing, professional growth, and personal journeys.

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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.