IT Project Manager

Belgrade

About our Company

As an international pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines and platforms. Besides our software-driven main business, we develop and maintain all sorts of digital platforms ranging from scientific exchange platforms to article databases and search engines, all focused on empowering scholars and giving them the best possible product and service experience. Because digital platforms form the backbone of MDPI, we want to invest and grow our product and service design capabilities. Thus, we are looking for a project manager who is passionate about guiding a team of product designers and IT experts in their effort of creating elegant design solutions, enriching the interactions users have with our complex systems.

About your Job

Together with our designers and developers, you will contribute to the creation of a brand-new product design and business R&D department inside MDPI and work closely with other experts from across our entire organization. You will also be involved in implementing a new design process, design system, create innovative design solutions for existing and new products. With your holistic approach to project management, you will lead and empower your project team and shape the future of our fast-growing organization and contribute to our vision of open science.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of IT projects
• Ensure resource availability and allocation within the project team and organization
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving stakeholders and ensuring feasibility
• Coordinate comprehensive project documentation for handover and post production use
• Collect continuous feedback from our operations to evolve our processes
• Develop robust methods and plans to monitor, track and verify progress
• You will empower your team to excel and grow

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of professional experience in the product design or software industry
• Experience in leading digital product development through its entire process
• Management skills in project planning, budgeting, writing reports and briefings
• A collaborative working style with a strong focus on execution and results

Preferred qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification
• Ability to employ good troubleshooting skills and creative problem-solving abilities under pressure
• Experienced with a variety of project management methods such as Scrum or Agile
• Experienced with facilitating discussion and elaborate alternatives or different project approaches
• Show a distinct customer focus and entrepreneurial and human centered thinking
• Experience partnering with engineering and design teams
• Good English language skills

What we offer

• Flexible working hours
• Flat organizational structures
• Attend science conventions
• International work environment
• Monthly team events
• Competitive salary

How to apply

Required:

• Resume including personal information, past education, work experience
• Nice to have: reference letters and certificates, case study of past projects

Deadline for applications: 12.09.2019.