Strategic Project Manager - German speaking (f/m/d)

Do you want to be part of one of the fastest-growing AI companies in Supply Chain Risk Management?

At Prewave, we are dedicated to unlocking an unprecedented level of efficiency, transparency and resilience in the supply chain for our customers. We pioneer supply chain risk management with our AI-powered solutions, analysing traditional and social media in 400+ languages and predicting risks and disruptions all over the world. We help our clients to achieve a sustainable supply chain and to prevent any setbacks.

We are already a trusted partner of AbInBev, BMW, Kärcher, PwC, Porsche and many more. With the increasing importance and attention to supply chain due diligence in Europe, we grow every day, and so does our team!

We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager in our Operations team to join us on this exciting journey!

As our Strategic Project Manager at Prewave, you will…

• Be a thought leader on the end-to-end process of your project / product launch; think holistically to ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.

• Orchestrate activities across the entire organization; strongly collaborate with in particular product management, product marketing, sales enablement, and the senior leadership

• Ensures deadline adherence and quality of deliverables from all teams. Challenge teams as needed

• Evaluate customer feedback, sales data, and other indicators to identify issues and opportunities as early as possible; develop action plans to address them

• Provide regular performance and project updates to senior leadership and prepare decisions for steering

• Forge partnerships that are needed for the product

Must haves

• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken

• University degree from a top business school or other related university

• 5+ years of project management experience with a proven track record of success in high-performance environments (tech startups and high-growth SaaS companies)

• Previous experience working in a consulting company is a must

• Strong thought leadership, with the ability to proactively identify challenges and opportunities and self-sufficiently define how to address these

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to drive business decisions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and information clearly, effectively and in a structured way

• Team spirit and interest in a high-growth scale-up environment

• Valid work permit for Austria

Bonus points for...

• Experience in B2B SaaS industries

• Experience in launching new SaaS products

• An extensive compensation package
  According to our collective agreement, the minimum salary for this role is EUR 3,724 gross per month, however the higher packages are likely based on your qualifications and experience and might include a combination of fixed salary and bonus/commission.

• A dynamic team in an open and inclusive work atmosphere
  As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re dedicated to building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

• Various opportunities to develop your career within the company
  We are committed to building our team spirit based on mutual respect and support. We help each other achieve personal and shared goals. We empower our teams and encourage our colleagues to be authentic.

• Chance to make a positive impact on our world
  We blaze the trail in our field, and we strive to help large firms ensure ethical and sustainable practices throughout their entire supply-chain processes. We are working in an uncontested market full of opportunities, and each of our colleagues have a direct impact on our success.

• Opportunity to be part of a highly innovative Austrian tech startup
  We, as a company, are motivated by technology and innovation. We use cutting-edge AI tech to provide real-time risk intelligence to our clients.

• A family-friendly environment
  We offer flexible working hours and home-office possibilities to support a healthy work-life balance.

If you are a highly motivated, results-oriented person with a passion for entrepreneurship, strategy and management control, and always wanted to work in a fast-growing, pioneering scale-up implementing trailblazing artificial intelligence solutions for prominent companies of their industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please submit your resume (not CV) detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for this position.

The Prewave Team

We, at Prewave, take pride in encouraging and ensuring a sustainable, transparent and resilient supply chain for all. In our platform, our clients can utilise several tools to understand, analyse and anticipate any risks coming their way. We are using AI technologies to identify and predict these risks.

Our passion for more ethical business practices carried us to be one of top 10 startups in Austria in 2022 by LinkedIn, the best idea spot in 2023, and #7 in best startups list in Austria in 2024 by Trend Magazine.

We are based in Vienna, Austria, and we already have our first office in Paris. We enjoy our work with our team members from all around the world. We are a huge community from more than 35 nationalities already, and counting!

If you crave to belong to a fast-moving and diverse environment, we are one click away. Let's start chatting!