Project Manager

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Hamburg

Your mission
As our Software Project Manager, you will be the organizational backbone of our innovation engine. You will lead and unify a lean, cross-functional team, acting as the central hub for our software developers, a dedicated Product Owner, and our creative UX/UI designer. Your role is to orchestrate their collective talent, guiding a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge software projects from concept to completion.

Your mission is to translate ambitious vision into tangible reality, creating a clear path through complexity and empowering this talented team to do their best work. We are looking for a natural leader who excels at fostering clarity, momentum, and collaboration, transforming our dynamic environment into a high-performing and predictable delivery machine. This is a crucial role where your leadership will directly shape our success.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Portfolio Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of five concurrent software projects from planning and initiation through to execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Planning & Scheduling: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and roadmaps. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the Product Owner and key stakeholders.
  • Resource Coordination: Efficiently allocate our team of six developers and one UX/UI designer across projects, ensuring optimal workload distribution and productivity.
  • Agile Process Facilitation: Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure a smooth and predictable development cycle.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all project-related communication. Provide clear and regular updates on project status, risks, and progress to internal stakeholders.
  • Risk & Impediment Management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and impediments. Work with the team to resolve blockers swiftly to keep projects on track.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve our project management processes and tools to enhance team efficiency and project predictability.
Your profile
Required:
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role in a software development environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, agile setting.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) models and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and product owners.
  • Proficient with project management tools such as Clickup similar platforms.
  • Fluency in English; German language skills are a strong advantage.
Most valuable:
  • A "Player-Coach" Mentality: You are not afraid to get into the details to help the team succeed.
  • Pragmatism: You can find the right balance between rigorous process and the flexibility needed in a dynamic environment.
  • Proactive Problem-Solving: You anticipate challenges and take initiative rather than waiting for issues to arise.
  • Exceptional Organizational Skills: You can effortlessly juggle priorities, deadlines, and resources across multiple workstreams.
Why us?
At Zellerfeld, we’re revolutionizing the footwear industry with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, and we want you to be part of this transformation. Our team is made up of engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who thrive in a collaborative environment where every voice matters. We value contrarian thinking, humility, and continuous self-improvement, fostering a culture of innovation without rigid hierarchies. Diversity and inclusion are at our core—we focus on skills and passion, not labels. By joining us, you’ll help shape the future of sustainable, ethical footwear and make a lasting impact on the industry. Let’s build the future together!
About us
Zellerfeld is revolutionizing the footwear industry with the world’s first 3D-printing technology for fully customizable shoes. Our goal is simple: printed shoes on every foot. We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and innovators, questioning the status quo and disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. Backed by founders, influencers, and celebrities who believe in our vision, we’re committed to making a lasting, positive impact—not just on the footwear industry, but on the world.
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