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Project Manager - Student Position

MyHeritage

MyHeritage

Operations
Or Yehuda, Israel · Tel Aviv District, Israel
Posted on Sep 12, 2024
MyHeritage is looking for a sharp, data-oriented Project Manager with a strong technical orientation, who will grow the amount of historical record collections on the MyHeritage search engine. This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to gain experience in data analysis and product development.

As a Project Manager at MyHeritage, your work will have a direct impact on our millions of users who use our product suite in 42 languages. In this role, you'll be part of the team that owns our ever-expanding historical record database that currently contains more than 20 billion records. You will be in charge of making new historical record collections from all around the world available for search by our users.

You'll be a part of a dedicated, agile team consisting of project managers and engineers.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze raw data, find anomalies, and define cleanup and data normalization requirements.
  • Define the user interface of the new historical record collections on the MyHeritage site.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal products, tools, and processes.

Requirements:

  • At least 3 semesters left until the completion of your B.Sc. in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field — please add your GPA — a must.
  • Knowledge of SQL — a must.
  • Basic scripting/coding skills — an advantage.
  • Fluent written and spoken English — an advantage.
  • Strong technical orientation, including the ability to conduct technical discussion with developers — an advantage.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to be highly organized, creative, and resourceful.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

About MyHeritage:

MyHeritage is the leading global discovery platform for exploring family history. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles, and with sophisticated matching technologies that work across all its assets, MyHeritage gives users the joy of discovering their past and empowering their future. MyHeritage is the most popular DNA test and family history service in Europe. Since 2020, MyHeritage is also home to the world's most advanced AI technologies for repairing, enhancing, colorizing, and animating historical photos. Learn more at www.myheritage.com. See what it's like to work at MyHeritage on www.glassdoor.com.

Benefits at MyHeritage

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits to enhance work-life balance and well-being:

  • Hybrid work model
  • Modern, beautiful office in Or Yehuda with shuttle service from Tel Aviv and employee parking (for our Or Yehuda employees)
  • On-site gym and pilates classes
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Well-stocked kitchens and a monthly meal allowance
  • Fully funded supplemental health insurance