Junior Project Manager (Data Engineering, Big Data & AI)

About Us

ERGO Technology & Services S.A. (ET&S S.A.) was established in January 2021 following the integration of ERGO Digital IT and Atena into one entity, leveraging both companies’ strengths and best practices. As a part of ERGO Technology & Services Management AG, the technology holding of ERGO Group AG, we support millions of internal and external customers with state-of-the-art IT solutions to everyday problems.

In October 2022, ET&S S.A. expanded its scope of operations by creating a Business Services unit to contribute in a new way to the growth of ERGO’s business. Acting as a co-partner and internal consultant, it adds non-IT value and supports the development of the entire ERGO Group, currently offering skills in reporting, analysis, actuarial, and input management. We are committed to fostering innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients worldwide.

Discover how we implement AI, IoT, Voice Recognition, Big Data science, advanced mobile solutions, and business-related services to anticipate and address our customers’ future needs.

About the role

As a Junior Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact projects that focus on developing IT products to support Big Data, Generative AI initiatives across the company. This position requires a strategic mindset, project management skills, and the ability to inspire and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve defined goals and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.

How you will get the job done

• defining clear project scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with business needs and technological advancements to ensure targeted outcomes

• collaborating with software engineers, AI/ML teams, and business stakeholders to drive effective project execution, with a focus on achieving key performance metrics

• tracking product release progress to the Senior Management, delivering reports and presentations

• developing and managing comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely delivery within scope and on budget, while maintaining a strong emphasis on performance and goal attainment

• overseeing compliance, security, and governance standards for project delivery, ensuring adherence to best practices throughout the project lifecycle to mitigate risks and enhance project performance

• monitoring of the project performance and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvements based on feedback and evolving requirements to enhance team effectiveness and project outcomes

• fostering open communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements, progress, and performance against goals

Skills and experience you will need

• fluency in English (B2 level or higher)

• 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably in AI, Big Data, or Data Engineering domains

• basic understanding of web applications development, rest services and cloud-based application architectures

• experience in projects executed in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and utilizing project management tools to enhance team performance

• excellent communication skills and ability to effectively maintain relationship with stakeholders using remote tools

• demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive pragmatic, value-driven decisions that lead to successful project outcomes, attention to details

• experience delivering projects that support AI, analytics, and operational applications

• familiarity with data governance, compliance frameworks, and security best practices

• quick-learning skills

• knowledge of the Software Development Live Cycle

Nice to have

• German language skills

• experience with AI/ML project development, Generative AI, and LLM-based applications

• knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and data engineering tools (Databricks, Spark, Kafka, etc.)

• knowledge of Agile frameworks

• knowledge of JIRA

• background in software engineering, MLOps, or data architecture

Perks & Benefits

Let's be healthy

Medical package, sports card, and numerous sports sections – these are some of the benefits that help our employees stay in good shape.

Let's be balanced

Work-life balance is a key aspect of a healthy workplace. We offer our employees flexible working hours, a confidential employee assistant program, as well as the possibility of remote working. However, staying at home with our in-office gaming room and dog-friendly office in Warsaw won’t be easy.

Let's be smart

We organize numerous workshops and training courses. Thanks to hackathons and meetups, our specialists share their expertise with others. Additionally, we have a wide range of digital learning platforms and language courses.

Let's be responsible

Each year, we participate in several CSR activities, during which, together with our colleagues, we do our best to create a better future.

Let's be fun

Company-wide bike races and soccer matches, film marathons in our cinema room or other engaging team-building activities – we got it covered!

Let's be diverse

Every team member is valued, regardless of gender, nationality, religious beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation or identity. Your qualifications, experience, and mindset are our greatest benefit!