Project Manager

Your Mission

Our cutting-edge software transforms automation, enabling companies to innovate their automation strategies across IT and operational technology sectors. Your projects will support customers and Wandelbots alike by implementing these strategies, evolving our products in response to client needs, and fostering strong partnerships.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager within our Project Team, you will oversee the complete lifecycle of customer projects—from planning through delivery—serving as the key liaison among clients and internal departments such as Product, Engineering, and Customer Success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases.
• Assume full ownership of projects, defining goals, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage project risks and stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Drive continual enhancements in project processes.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams comprising Software, Robotics, and Customer Success units.
• Engage with both national and international customers to maintain smooth communication.
• Support the formation and growth of strong partnerships throughout project execution.
• Prepare for potential future transitions into other Revenue Organization segments such as Partner Management or Customer Success.
• Assist Customer Success in customer-led proof of value initiatives.
• Support partner-led projects via partner enablement and workload delegation related to project opportunities generated by Nova releases.

Candidate Profile

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Several years of project management experience, ideally within software or technology sectors.
• Proficient in diverse project management methodologies ranging from traditional predictive to agile frameworks and associated tools.
• Strong grasp of software products and technical principles.
• Demonstrated track record of managing B2B customer projects.

• Adopts a structured, solution-focused, and autonomous work approach.
• Exemplary communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable operating amid ambiguity with an ability to clarify and shape outcomes.
• Functions effectively as a facilitator and connector among teams.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.

Mindset Traits

• Proactive and forward-looking.
• Capable of remaining resilient under stress.
• Pragmatic in solving problems with a structured mindset.
• Maintains awareness of overarching company goals.

Success Metrics

• Projects enhance Wandelbots’ market positioning and strengthen partnership alliances.
• Each project empowers customers to harness the full capabilities of Wandelbots’ products.
• Every project fuels ongoing product development aligned with customer expectations.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact by working on innovative deep tech products revolutionizing robotics and societal value.
• Engage with diverse international teams valuing cross-functional communication, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
• Experience a value-driven work environment that embraces authenticity, continuous improvement, and mutual feedback.
• Contribute your time with up to three days of volunteer leave annually.
• Access to training programs and mental health resources supporting both personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy perks such as complimentary meals, snacks, beverages, team-building events, 30 days annual leave plus additional Christmas rest, and full pay during child sickness leave.

About Wandelbots

Founded in 2017 in Dresden, Germany, Wandelbots employs over 100 professionals from 14 countries. We envision a world where everyone—from craftsmen to engineers—can easily utilize automation technologies to perform complex, monotonous, or precision tasks more efficiently. Our mission is to simplify robotics, accelerating automation adoption and enabling universal access to industrial robots and more.

Our culture celebrates autonomy, collaboration, learning, kindness, creativity, and innovation. We believe in loving robots as they love people and foster a supportive environment where feedback and empathy thrive.