Technical Project Manager

Our opportunity
Technical Project Manager #LI-Hybrid

Zurich Insurance is currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering technology projects of varying size and complexity within Agile environment.

Your role

As a Technical Project Manager, your main responsibilities will involve: 

• Manage and oversee all aspects of a technology project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget.
• Develop project roadmaps with respective Squads, monitor progress and align adjustments as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders and product owners to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Coordinate respective resources in squads, internal customers and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Identify potential risks and devise contingency plans.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and inspire team members to achieve project goals.
• Conduct post-project retrospectives and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Your Skills and Experiences

As a Technical Project Manager, your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Proven work experience as a Project Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in leading IT projects like migrations, integrations, new technology deployments.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a fast-paced work environment.

We offer
Apart from monthly salary offer starting from 2 700EUR/gross and a yearly bonus we offer benefits package which includes:

Working time benefits
Personal days off, Concentrated work week, Additional vacation, Home office, Extra days off at occasion of childbirth, Sabbatical leave

Monetary benefits
Life insurance from Zurich Austria, Compensation for salary loss during sick leave, 3rd pension pillar contribution, Risk Life Insurance, Meal contribution on top of the legally required minimum, Years of service bonus, Wedding bonus, Baby bonus

Other benefits
Edenred electronic cafeteria, Public Transport contribution, Maternity leave benefits, Company and team events, Free parking at the office building, Massages in the office

Learning/Development
Professional Certifications, Online Education Portals, Extensive Onboarding program, Strengths based culture (GALLUP)

• Location(s): Bratislava
• Hybrid working: It would be nice to meet you in the office 2-3 times a week, if you live close by. We are also open to hear your preference to work from home more often
• Schedule: Full-time

About us

At our company, we recognize the importance of fostering an open-minded, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We stand with diversity and respect different backgrounds and lifestyles. That's why we've implemented numerous initiatives to ensure our employees feel comfortable, accepted and respected at all times.