Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join lastminute.com, a European Travel-Tech leader, as a Technical Project Manager! This permanent, full-time (36 hours/week) hybrid/remote position based in Chiasso, Switzerland, offers the chance to lead the lifecycle of multiple tech projects. You will partner with stakeholders, optimize team workflows, and ensure timely project delivery. The role requires proven project management experience in technology and e-commerce, strong proficiency in project management tools, and fluency in English. Lastminute.com provides a supportive and inclusive work environment with various benefits, including flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and travel discounts.

Requirements

• Proven track record in project management within technology-driven and e-commerce environments, delivering high-impact initiatives on time and within scope
• Expertise in defining, structuring, and managing project requirements, development phases, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, effectively managing team boards for tracking progress, prioritization, and transparent reporting
• Demonstrated curiosity, proactive problem-solving mindset, and a strong commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in dynamic environments
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to international teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple tech projects, from shaping business requirements to deployment and post-launch monitoring, ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Partner with business stakeholders to deeply understand their needs, translate them into clear, actionable specifications, and facilitate seamless execution
• Optimize teams workflows, managing boards to track progress, prioritize tasks, and maintain transparency throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive the successful delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives, aligning execution with the company roadmap, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely completion
• Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, fostering strong communication, anticipating challenges, and proactively resolving roadblocks

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with monitoring tools and processes to ensure quality and performance post-deployment
• Previous experience with the use of back office systems

Benefits

• An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you’ll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)
• Shorter working week (36h as full time), with a half working day on Fridays
• Flexible start and end of the working day
• Possibility to work from anywhere for a period of time per year defined according to local regulations
• Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to deep work, personal growth, learning and training and/or focus time
• Professional and managerial skills development training paths, access to e-learning platforms such as O’reilly, Udemy, Coursera (depending on the department), and to our internal platform offering bespoke training content
• 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes
• Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues
• Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares
• We support our employees through life's significant moments with leave options (e.g parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws