Your mission

As our Software Project Manager, you will be the organizational backbone of our innovation engine. You will lead and unify a lean, cross-functional team, acting as the central hub for our software developers, a dedicated Product Owner, and our creative UX/UI designer. Your role is to orchestrate their collective talent, guiding a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge software projects from concept to completion.

Your mission is to translate ambitious vision into tangible reality, creating a clear path through complexity and empowering this talented team to do their best work. We are looking for a natural leader who excels at fostering clarity, momentum, and collaboration, transforming our dynamic environment into a high-performing and predictable delivery machine. This is a crucial role where your leadership will directly shape our success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Portfolio Management : Oversee and manage a portfolio of five concurrent software projects from planning and initiation through to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Planning & Scheduling : Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and roadmaps. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the Product Owner and key stakeholders.
• Resource Coordination : Efficiently allocate our team of six developers and one UX/UI designer across projects, ensuring optimal workload distribution and productivity.
• Agile Process Facilitation : Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure a smooth and predictable development cycle.
• Stakeholder Communication : Act as the main point of contact for all project-related communication. Provide clear and regular updates on project status, risks, and progress to internal stakeholders.
• Risk & Impediment Management : Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and impediments. Work with the team to resolve blockers swiftly to keep projects on track.
• Process Improvement : Continuously evaluate and improve our project management processes and tools to enhance team efficiency and project predictability.

Your profile

Required:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role in a software development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, agile setting.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) models and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and product owners.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Clickup similar platforms.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a strong advantage.

Most valuable:

• A "Player-Coach" Mentality: You are not afraid to get into the details to help the team succeed.
• Pragmatism: You can find the right balance between rigorous process and the flexibility needed in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: You anticipate challenges and take initiative rather than waiting for issues to arise.
• Exceptional Organizational Skills: You can effortlessly juggle priorities, deadlines, and resources across multiple workstreams.

Why us?

At Zellerfeld, we're revolutionizing the footwear industry with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, and we want you to be part of this transformation. Our team is made up of engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who thrive in a collaborative environment where every voice matters. We value contrarian thinking, humility, and continuous self-improvement, fostering a culture of innovation without rigid hierarchies. Diversity and inclusion are at our core-we focus on skills and passion, not labels. By joining us, you'll help shape the future of sustainable, ethical footwear and make a lasting impact on the industry. Let's build the future together!