Head of Technical Project Management

The role of the Head of Technical Project Management at Verve is crucial in overseeing and executing various projects within the company. Their responsibilities encompass project planning, management, and ensuring that initiatives are completed successfully according to predefined specifications, timeframes, and budgets. They will work closely with internal stakeholders like engineering and product management teams, providing valuable insights and resources for planning and executing projects and workflows.

Overall, this senior position demands a well-rounded individual with excellent project management expertise, leadership abilities, and a collaborative mindset. By embodying these qualities, the Head of Technical Project Management can contribute significantly to Verve's success by delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

**What You Will Do**
- End to end ownership of multiple assigned projects - initiation, discovery, development, testing, operational readiness and transition to live, on time, within budget and within scope
- Analyze, plan and develop requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects
- Work cross-functionally to ensure not just delivery but successful hypothesis testing and business outcomes
- Work on streamlining multiple aspects of the CTO office stretching from resource planning, org design, fostering innovation, and emphasis on breaking silos to creating forums/programs of cross-team collaboration
- Manage the ideation, planning and delivery of incubation programs and new venture build-outs keeping innovation at the center
- Capability of appreciating technical choices and trade-offs and weighing them against customer outcomes
- Assign and oversee daily tasks of technical personnel while ensuring all subordinates are actively working toward established milestones
- Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects
- Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives
- Research and evaluate hardware and software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis when making large purchases on behalf of the company
- Recruit and train exceptional employees to fulfill posted positions within the technical department
- Update and maintain all production technologies ensuring proper maintenance and installation

**What You Will Bring**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Project Management
- 10+ years of experience planning and delivering projects for in-house software development teams in digital advertising
- Experienced with different project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to plan, track, and execute projects efficiently
- Experienced in conducting cost-benefit analysis
- Experienced in allocating resources effectively and manage project timelines as well as a keen sense of prioritization and resource optimization
- Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
- Experienced in fostering cooperation and open communication among various departments, and promoting a teamwork mentality
- Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles while being adaptable and capable of managing shifting priorities and unforeseen circumstances
- Experience hiring, mentoring, inspiring and developing rising talent in the technical department
- Effective communication skills as this roles requires interaction with various stakeholders, provide updates, and present project progress to senior management
- Ability to work effectively in high-pace, but ambiguous and fully distributed environments
- Good understanding of Software Development lifecycles

**What We Offer**
- Join one of the top privacy-first omnichannel ad platforms and gaming companies
- Be part of a multicultural team (55+ nationalities) that is bringing advertising to the next level
- Benefit from working with some of the most experienced professionals in our industry and constantly grow with us
- You will learn and evolve in an empowering environment characterized by entrepreneurial actions
- Responsibility, independence, and an opportunity to participate in projects that have a significant impact on Verve Group’s success
- 3 Wellness days per year to help you maintain your well-being (in Q1, Q2 and Q3 after min. 90 days of employment)
- Enhance your professional skills with a yearly training budget and improve your language skills through German and/or English classes.
- Work and Travel Program (monthly raffle after 2 years of employment)
- We are happy to build a great team together and we appreciate your help through our Employee Referral Bonus
- Align your interests with the company's success and take part in our Employee Shares Purchase Plan
- Additional benefits based on your location

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