Minimax Viking Products Group GmbH, an international company with over 700 employees and operations in more than 15 countries, is seeking a dynamic Project Manager, Water to join the Water Product Division. The Project Manager is responsible for the execution of projects covering new products, product feature changes, third-party product incorporation, product replacements or discontinuations, etc. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive leader with a strong background in project management and product development. 

The Project Manager will manage cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed with quality results on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Manager scope embraces the full end-to-end cycle of a project, from project initiation to the market introduction of the products within the scope of the specific project.

• Project management including project planning, risk management and setting project scope and budgets
• Managing the engineering and documentation teams through the product development process including requirement gathering, testing and validation and documentation creation
• Direct sourcing and quality teams to select and manage suitable sources for products and materials
• Coordinate the product launch process along with product management including a go-to-market plan, ensuring the sales team has all necessary tools, training and information
• Product replacement and phase-out
• Encourage and enable cross-functional communication across all relevant project stakeholders and provide regular updates on progress including projects blockers and hurdles
• Assign tasks according to priorities, availability, skillsets and capacity
• Foster a culture of each team member taking ownership and executing project tasks according to project goals and needs

• 5+ years of experience in project management in a product development environment
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management with proven track record of achievements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate complex projects
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle 
• Proficiency in project management software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including excellent written and spoken English and German

Stable company: The Minimax Viking Products Group stands on the solid foundations of companies that have successfully navigated industry changes and market challenges with confidence. We’re a well-established company forged from expertise and innovation, continually growing and adapting. Join a team that values experience, progress, and unwavering dedication to excellence.

Package: We offer competitive compensation that recognizes your expertise and dedication.

Great place to work: We are a close-knit community that spans continents. As you contribute to impactful projects, you will experience the best of both worlds: the resources and reach of a multinational structure combined with the warmth and support of a big family. Grow your career with us, collaborate across borders, and enjoy the advantages of a truly inclusive and nurturing environment. Apply now and become part of our extraordinary journey!

If you are interested in this position, please send your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English via this website.

This job advertisement is aimed at all persons, regardless of social and / or ethnic origin, gender, religion, belief, disability, age, sexual identity and / or orientation, who would like to become part of the Minimax Viking family.

Do you have any further questions? We are happy to help you!

Iryna Samoilina
Recruiter
+49 4531 803-0

Viking GmbH
Industriestraße 10 / 12 | 23843 Bad Oldesloe
www.viking-emea.com