Project Manager (Software Engineering Research)

Role overview

Project Manager (Software Engineering Research) for JetBrains’ Software Engineering Research Department. The role streamlines department operations and strengthens collaboration so technical specialists can focus on innovation.

Responsibilities

• Process management: Create and maintain robust processes that help projects achieve research outcomes reliably despite uncertainty (changing goals, unexpected results, shifting requirements, technical challenges).
• Support across projects: Provide administrative, organizational, and legal task support to enable smooth day-to-day operations across multiple projects.
• Transparency & collaboration: Act as a bridge between the research team and project stakeholders to improve alignment.
• Communication facilitation: Use communication channels to synchronize efforts and keep stakeholders informed.
• Task analysis: Analyze project tasks in depth to verify completeness and accuracy, supporting successful execution.

Requirements

• Process management mastery: Experience setting up and managing processes for uncertain/high-variability projects; knowledge of SDLC and frameworks is a plus.
• Technical background: Understanding of ML and AI principles; ability to facilitate technical discussions and identify risks/challenges in ML/AI work.
• Communication: Excellent English (verbal and written) and strong facilitation skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical rigor: Strong ability to define scope and requirements; system/business analyst background is beneficial.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Organization & attention to detail: Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects while maintaining quality.

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of SDLC and process frameworks.
• Background as a system or business analyst.

Location

Berlin or Munich (flexible work location mentioned, details truncated in the provided text).