Project Manager

Merkle Bulgaria provides global retailers with a single source of expertise, technology, and operational support. We have a proven track record for delivering, managing, and innovating multi-channel commerce platforms for major international brands and retailers, including Adidas, Clarins, and ASDA. Shiseido, and more. Our world-class team has delivered sites for over 35 brands with more than 400 transactional eCommerce sites in 60 locations and six continents.

As part of a global expansion strategy, the company has set up a key Sofia technology team of Software Architects, Software Developers, QA Engineers, Project Managers, and Technical Support Specialists. To support this strategy, we are currently looking for talented people for the role of:

What you need to succeed:

• 4+ years of professional experience in program/project management role, ideally within the IT industry
• Hands-on experience delivering programs/projects using Agile methodologies;
• Experience in the field of eCommerce platforms and retail business;
• Knowledgeable in financial terms and principles;
• Strong experience in working with MS office tools and Project management tools;
• A self-starter motivated to take ownership of projects and drive tasks to completion;
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills;
• Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritize and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written English

What you'll do:

Be accountable for the in-scope, in-time, in-quality delivery of large-scale project/program in the e-commerce industry. Your work will be to build solid relationships and collaborate with other managers, executive sponsors, program steering committee members, and vendor partners to ensure that all client deliverables are available with the required quality and in time. As a part of our Project Management team, you will be responsible for story prioritization in collaboration with other roles and preparation of high-level release plans and facilitation when and where needed for clarification and capturing of client requirements to meet and identify business needs.

The successful candidate will ensure strategic metrics/KPIs are in place, monitor progress against them, and maintain the project/program budget, financial planning, and monthly invoicing. Your ability to drive communications and alignment between other projects  and program teams will be a crucial asset

What you need to succeed:

• 4+ years of professional experience in program/project management role, ideally within the IT industry
• Hands-on experience delivering programs/projects using Agile methodologies;
• Experience in the field of eCommerce platforms and retail business;
• Knowledgeable in financial terms and principles;
• Strong experience in working with MS office tools and Project management tools;
• A self-starter motivated to take ownership of projects and drive tasks to completion;
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills;
• Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritize and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written Engli

By joining our team the successful candidate will get extensive onboarding, monthly updates and team events, a real work-life balance, open and empathetic cooperation and a wide range of events for getting to know all colleagues in an uncomplicated way are the basics for us. We employ highly motivated people who support and enrich each other. Additionally our benefit package includes: 

🏜  25 days of vacation + 3 wellness days  

❤️ 2 Volunteering days to share the kindness of your heart with others  

⏰ Flexible working hours and home office  

🎯 Fully covered certifications in Salesforce, Adobe, Microsoft, etc. (delete for non-tech roles)  

🎓 Full access to Dentsu Academy, on-site learning sessions, online language courses   

🐶 Pet friendly offices (Munich & Hamburg) 

💌 Company pension scheme 

🍹 Team events: company parties, monthly breakfasts, and pub quizzes  

Company bicycle leasing offer (“Jobrad”) 

🥪 Snacks, fruits and coffee at the office  

Sabbatical 

BahnCard 50 for frequent business travelers 

💸 Referral bonus programme  

Employee Assistance Programme from “PME Familienservice” 

💻  Laptop + equipment  

📞  Corporate mobile phone subscription  

In Merkle, you will:  

• 💁‍♀️💁‍♂️ Be part of a diverse and inclusive team where we support each other and have fun.  

• 🚀 Have an opportunity to develop your skills and grow within the company, taking part in a wide variety of internal trainings and language courses.  

• 💯 Find work with purpose, where you can have an impact and make a change.