Project Lead

Summary

Join FAIRTIQ, a company simplifying public transport ticketing, as a Project Lead (80-100%) based in Switzerland, Germany, or remotely. Lead multiple projects from initiation to launch, aligning objectives with company goals. Propose solutions to challenges, establish communication structures, and serve as the main contact between partners and FAIRTIQ's technical teams. Monitor timelines and budgets, manage risks, and foster long-term partner relationships. Contribute to sales support activities. This role offers the chance to impact millions of daily commuters and work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project management experience in IT or technical environments, ideally with a certification (IPMA C, PMP, PRINCE2) and hands-on with agile or hybrid frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Experience in mobility tech or public transport is especially valuable, as it helps navigate our industry-specific challenges
• Fluent in English and business-proficient (C1+) in Polish, Czech, Hungarian, or another CEE language for daily partner interactions
• Excellent organisational skills – you bring structure, establish lightweight governance, and keep multiple workstreams on track
• Fast, solution-oriented thinker – you assess blockers quickly, prepare sound options, and support crisp decision-making
• Strong communicator and stakeholder leader – you bridge tech and business, building trust with both engineers and non-technical teams
• Comfortable with data – inspecting datasets, spotting issues, and using spreadsheets or basic Python/SQL to uncover insights
• Willingness to travel up to 4–6 times per year for partner visits and industry events within Europe

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from scope definition to successful launch in an international setup
• Align project objectives with company goals and product strategy
• Propose solutions and prepare actionable options when facing challenges or uncertainty
• Establish clear communication structures across internal teams and external partners
• Serve as the main point of contact between public transport partners and FAIRTIQ’s technical teams
• Monitor timelines and budget, manage risks, and ensure smooth delivery in complex integration projects
• Foster long-term relationships with partners, providing strategic guidance and operational support during the course of the project
• Contribute to the writing of offers and tender responses and other sales support activities

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record of managing SDK integrations or mobile-app rollouts is a strong plus
• Bonus if you speak German, French, Italian, or other languages
• Hands-on scripting or BI skills (e.g. Python, dashboards) to automate reporting or prototype analyses are a definite plus

Benefits

• Work on a product that drives sustainable change in how people move every day
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture within the EU and offices in Bern, Berlin, and Zurich
• Supportive team environment with flat hierarchies and open communication
• Opportunities for growth, learning budgets, and professional development support
• Discounts on public transport and access to sports programs (e.g., Urban Sports subscription in Germany or massages in Switzerland)