Digital Project Manager Trainee

Traineeship - Digital Product Management

Who we are

mühlemann+popp (m+p) is a Zürich-based entrepreneurial software company, founded in 2010. We create, launch, and scale ventures like sobrado.ch, bontique.ch, evenito.com, and realmatch360.ch.

Our 50-person crew works from Zurich and Warsaw. We value pragmatic engineering, clean architecture, and a healthy dose of product thinking-while constantly experimenting with what's next.

We foster a fair and positive working environment and invest in a strong team culture-on-site and remotely.

Why this traineeship matters

We're looking for a motivated and curious Trainee Product Owner / Project Manager to grow into the bridge between our software project clients and development teams.

This is a hands-on learning role. From day one, you'll be embedded in real projects, working alongside experienced Project Managers, UI/UX designers, developers, and QA engineers. You'll get structured mentorship, real responsibility, and a clear path to grow.

You report to and are mentored by our COO, working within our team of Project Managers.

What you'll learn & do

As you ramp up, you'll be progressively involved in:

• Requirements & product concepts - Support the engineering and documentation of business requirements in collaboration with clients (e.g. low-fidelity mockups & documentation in Confluence)
• Backlog management - Learn to create, maintain, and prioritize development backlogs in Jira under the guidance of your mentor
• Project tracking - Assist in planning and monitoring software development projects with respect to scope, timeline, and budget
• Agile ceremonies - Participate in and gradually co-facilitate refinements, planning sessions, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives
• Client communication - Support documentation, client reporting, and product-related communication
• Workshops & meetings - Shadow and then co-run recurring client meetings and feedback sessions
• Time & invoicing - Get familiar with project time tracking and invoicing workflows
• Actively explore and apply the latest AI tools to continuously improve our software development and project management workflows.

What you bring

Mindset & soft skills

• Communicative, sociable, and energetic personality
• Eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions
• Strong self-organization and a sense of ownership-even as a beginner
• Good communication skills in English and German

Hard skills & background

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• First exposure to software development projects (internships, university projects, or personal projects count)
• Curious about AI tools and how they can boost productivity
• Ability to structure and document thoughts clearly
• Any experience with agile methods, Jira, or Confluence is a plus-but not required

What you'll get

• Real mentorship - Paired with an experienced Project Manager from day one
• Real projects - Working on live client products, not sandbox exercises
• Modern methods - Agile setup, flat hierarchies, meaningful work
• Learning culture - Dedicated learning time, access to education resources and tools
• Growth runway - A clear path to a full-time role in Business Analysis, Product Management, or Project Management
• Friendly crew - A small, close-knit team that cares about people as much as code
• Central location - Modern office in the heart of Zurich

The deal

• Traineeship (6-12 months, with potential for a permanent role)
• Full-time, Zürich-based
• Paid traineeship with a fair trainee salary
• Team events and personal development support

Why m+p?

Because we're small enough to move fast and bold enough to try ideas that matter.Because we care about people as much as we care about code.Because we believe the best way to learn product management is to do product management-with great people around you.

Ready to start your product journey?

Reach out at [email protected] Learn more at www.muehlemann-popp.ch Connect with us on LinkedIn