Project Manager / Scrum Master | Join our Talent Community

Company Description

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

About Merkle

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.

Merkle’s expertise has earned recognition as a “Leader” by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

We are looking for Project Managers / Scrum Masters to join our Talent Community.

Please apply to this ad if you would like to be considered for our Project Managers / Scrum Masters Talent Community, and to be kept in the loop on future job openings in our team.

We have hybrid offices in the Czech Republic (Prague & Brno), Serbia (Belgrade & Novi Sad), and Portugal (Lisbon, Guarda, Leiria, Vila Real).

Job Description

This role is designed for professionals with a passion for project management and a commitment to excellence in delivering services to our business clients. The Project Manager / Scrum Master oversees the project from inception (team assembly, budget analysis, and initiating the project kick-off with the team and client) through the entire project lifecycle, culminating in its completion and formal closure. In this role you would report into our Delivery Management Director.

We offer this role in a hybrid work environment, where you can plan when to work from the office. Here are some of your key tasks:

• Assemble a diverse project team and craft a comprehensive project delivery plan.
• Understand the contractual nuances of each project.
• Oversee daily project management tasks.
• Consistently report on project status and progress to stakeholders at various levels.
• Implement and manage processes for risk, issue, and change during the project lifecycle.
• Secure client approval for both partial and complete project deliverables.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with agreed timelines, quality standards, budget, and profitability targets.
• Lead and deliver projects of varying sizes, potentially as part of a larger program.
• Manage and support team members, both locally and remotely.
• Foster collaboration with clients, third-party team members, and suppliers.
• Adhere to the company’s project management protocols and methodologies.
• Engage in business development activities to uncover new opportunities.
• Contribute to the proposal process and offer development.
• Enhance and share project management expertise within the Merkle framework.
• Provide general consulting services.
• Develop straightforward concepts and specifications.

Qualifications

A mix of the following is the person we are looking for:

• 2+ years of experience leading projects of various scopes within a sizable program.
• A collaborative spirit, capable of working effectively at regional and international levels.
• Proficient in relationship building across all organizational tiers.
• Exceptional communication abilities.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on sales and business development.
• Certification as a Scrum Master, other certification a plus (e.g. Prince2, PMP, Agile PM, IPMA).
• Familiarity with contemporary project management methodologies (e.g., Kanban, Agile).
• A degree from an accredited institution or equivalent educational experience.
• Proficiency in English.
• German or French are a bonus.

Additional Information

In the Czech Republic, we offer our permanent employees:

⛺ 5 weeks of vacation + 3 wellness days

❤️ 2 Volunteering days to share the kindness of your heart with others

⏰ Flexible working hours and home office

🎯 Fully covered certifications in Salesforce, Adobe, Microsoft, etc.

🎓 Full access to Dentsu Academy, on-site learning sessions

🐶 Pet friendly offices

💌 Edenred meal and cafeteria points

🍹 Team events: company parties, breakfasts, workshops and more

🥪 Snacks, and drinks at the office

💸 Referral bonus program

💻 Laptop + equipment

📞 Corporate mobile phone subscription

Merkle do not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Experience stipulated in this job description serves as a guide only and all applications will be considered on their merits, irrespective of experience.

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