IT Project Manager Junior
Do you understand project management and have a flair for coordinating teams and processes? Do you know how to combine planning, customer communication and deadline tracking into one functional unit? Are you interested in project management and want to be involved in the development of innovative IT solutions for German-speaking customers in the insurance industry? Join us as an IT Project Manager Junior for msg life Slovakia – one of the leading providers of IT solutions and consulting in the insurance industry.
Job Description
WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU?
Your work duties and responsibilities include:
- You will take over the management of small to medium sized projects with a low to medium level of complexity.
- You support a project or programme manager in the implementation of larger projects.
- You are actively involved in the development, leadership and coordination of project team members.
- You manage the planning, monitoring and control of project progress.
- Together with a programme or experienced project manager, you are responsible for achieving the objectives of the assigned project.
- You communicate regularly with the project steering committee and report on the current status of the project.
- You not only actively use project methodologies and tools, but also contribute to their development and continuous improvement across the organisation.
- You are involved in building and managing customer relationships.
- You support your colleagues in acquisition activities.
The technologies and tools you’ll work with:
- Planning and controlling systems (e.g. CRP, ERP)
- MS Office 365
- Jira
- Confluence
- Teams Collaboration
Employee Requirements
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU?
Key skills (MUST HAVE):
- A minimum of 1 year of experience leading software projects, ideally in the insurance industry or supporting a project team
- Experience in SW development life cycle (SDLC)
- Minimum of a high school education in computer science, management, economics or related fields
- Knowledge of project management, financial controlling, accounting
- Advanced knowledge of German (minimum C1 level) and intermediate knowledge of English (minimum B1 level)
- Systematic and structured way of working, ability to think abstractly
- Analytical thinking and the ability to structure and present complex topics clearly
- Confident demeanour and open approach to people
- Strong customer orientation
- High level of teamwork, strong communication and organizational skills
- Independence, responsibility and proactive approach
- Pragmatic, constructive, problem-solving oriented thinking
- Willingness to travel abroad on business trips to customers or other branches
We also appreciate (NICE TO HAVE):
- Knowledge of project methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Waterfall)
- Good knowledge of Excel and Office 365
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new things
- Openness to change and the joy of actively participating in process change
Salary and Benefits
WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?
- Salary from €2,200 gross per month – the specific salary depends on your experience and will be the result of an agreement
- Motivational rewards and bonuses (e.g. Christmas bonus up to the value of one month’s base salary)
- Meal allowance above the legal minimum
- Contribution to the 3rd pension pillar
- €200 annual hobby allowance
- 5 days holiday per year in excess of the statutory holiday entitlement, a day of paid leave on New Year’s Eve
- Work from home or office – you choose
- Flexible working hours
- Internal and external training
- Free German and English language courses during working hours
- Individual and friendly approach
- Team sports activities
- Healthy snacks, quality coffee, and teas
- …and many more advantages in the Benefits section
