Tech Delivery Lead

sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We are a growing team looking for a Tech Delivery Lead to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics.

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation and we offer a collaborative, dynamic and international work environment. Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Work directly with the Associate Director Delivery to deliver larger & complex projects as part of our Product Roadmap.
Establish the project plan, incl reports to monitor the progress and identify risks and dependencies.
Establish communication to various stakeholders on progress updates.
Coordinate the work between technical teams and business representatives.

We are looking for an IT Delivery Lead to support the associate director delivery; someone who isn’t afraid to jump into the front lines to figure out the business, technical and operational problems, is very structured and not scared of complex and chaotic situations, has the technical skills to find and build a better solutions; and is highly result oriented;
From day one you will be a trusted partner to executive leadership and relied upon to provide guidance on a variety of complex issues.

Join on the ground floor and help us build the future of freight

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Work closely with tech & ops leadership (VPs & engineering director)
- Understand the high level business requirements and support the tech teams with the implementation.
- Project Management : Be a resourceful, go-getting multitasker, supporting initiatives across business & tech by working with cross-functional stakeholders
- Prioritize and monitor the work according to the (business & tech) jointly defined objectives of the product to ensure the product vision is achieved, within defined framework (time, scope, budget)
- Develop the execution plan as part of the product roadmap to ensure a common understanding among the stakeholders
- Motivate the team and allow them to progress in an agile manner
- Preparation, evaluation, and coordination of relevant project information and further presentation of project results in decision-making committees.
- Active management of project risks and conflicts.
- Strong stakeholder and relationship management.
- Strong negotiation and facilitation skills.

PREFERABLY YOU HAVE
- 4+ years of (IT-) project management / tech product manager/ consulting or related experience; some high-growth operations or startup experience is very much preferred
- Strong experience in defining structured approaches and solutions to complex, strategic topics with a deeply analytical and data-driven approach to issues
- Ability to work with remote teams
- Balance attention to detail with swift execution - we need to do things quickly, and need to do them well
- Self-starter - the ability to self-serve, investigate and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this role
- Clear communicator and presenter. You are a clear and concise communicator with the ability to synthesize a lot of information quickly, highlight the key takeaways, and disseminate actionable insights
- Fluency in English, written and spoken - German is a plus
- Very good Google Sheet/slides skills
- Jira skills desirable

ABOUT sennder

sennder is moving trucks with the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at unparalleled quality. Through our proprietary transportation operating system, built by our in-house tech teams, we not only connect shippers to our fleet of thousands of trucks, but also improve how they move products in sustainable, cost-efficient, and transparent ways - making the logistics industry fit for the future. In a traditional industry, we’re growing and moving fast to digitally automate all road logistics processes.

We are building a curious team that is driven by an ambitious desire to solve the toughest logistics puzzles. What others may consider uncertainty, we see as an opportunity to learn and be proactive. We invite you to go on this journey with us and be part of one of Europe’s inspiring growth stories as we fast-forward road logistics into digitalization.

Get to know us, our culture, green business, funding history, and more on our blog here.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual’s potential for all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships across teams. Learn more on our career site.
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