Project Manager - Hardware Product Realization (f/d/m)

nextbike GmbH; Leipzig; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading micromobility firm in Leipzig is seeking a Project Realization Manager to oversee the hardware product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in technical project management, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong communication skills. The role involves collaborating with various teams and ensuring that products meet quality standards. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Leistungen

Flexible work models

30 days of vacation

Discounts within Corporate Benefits

Corporate health management

Use of nextbike rental bicycles

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years in technical project management or product management roles.
• Strong understanding of hardware development processes.
• Experience with international suppliers and manufacturers is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Orchestrate and synchronize cross-functional team efforts.
• Keep up with the timeline & budget and provide regular updates.
• Identify, evaluate, mitigate, and resolve potential risks.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams and manage product development.
• Ensure products meet regulatory standards.
• Formulate market entry strategies for new hardware offerings.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Technical Project Management

Communication Skills

Hardware Development Processes

English (C1)

German

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Our Project Realization Management team at the nextbike headquarters in Leipzig is looking for support. If you want to spearhead our comprehensivehardware product development lifecycle and help us guide our rental bikes (and other components) from initial concept through to mass production, apply for this role. Here is what awaits you at the European leader in micromobility:

• Orchestrate and synchronize cross-functional team efforts, ensuring all aspects align with the overarching product vision, technical specifications, quality benchmarks, financial constraints, and project timelines across all stages
• Keep up with the timeline & budget, and provide regular updates on project advancement and potential challenges to leadership and relevant stakeholders
• Proactively identify, evaluate, mitigate, and resolve any potential risks throughout the product development process
• Collaborate with our Engineering teams (hardware and software), our Supply Chain, and our Operations teams to strategize and implement prototyping phases, initial production runs, and product pilot programs
• Ensure that all products meet regulatory standards and company quality guidelines before they reach the market
• promote a culture of continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction
• Formulate and execute market entry strategies and product launch initiatives for new hardware offerings and feature upgrades of our bikes

Your profile

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (MBA or advanced degree is a plus)
• English language skills (minimum C1), additional German skills are appreciated
• Proven experience of 3+ years in technical project management or product management roles
• Strong understanding of hardware development processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and strong communication skills
• Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturers is a plus
• Willingness to work on-site at least twice a week at our headquarters in Leipzig-Plagwitz (or, alternatively, our Berlin office)

Why nextbike?

Benefits

• A job that sustainably improves your quality of life and that of your fellow humans
• Flexible work models and structures for creative freedom
• A permanent position within the company as well as working in a FlexOffice with appropriate technical equipment, if the activity allows
• SpenditCard with monthly credit top-up
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Discounts within the Corporate Benefits shopping network
• Corporate health management including Body & Mind workshops
• A strong team culture with flat hierarchies
• An international network of colleagues
• Use of nextbike rental bicycles