Brainlab
(Junior) Technical Project Manager – Events & Exhibits
Job description
As part of the Marketing & Communications organization, you will join our Events & Exhibits expert team. Working across departments, you will develop and realize technical concepts for live communication initiatives-from international congresses and exhibitions to customer events and internal meetings-ensuring seamless product presentations and exceptional customer experiences.
Your Responsibilities
- Independently plan and deliver the technical execution of in-person and hybrid sales promotion events with a focus on congresses and exhibitions
- Coordinate technical project activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to agreed quality standards
- Plan and coordinate international logistics in close collaboration with the Export Department, including shipments, customs documentation and on-site deliveries
- Manage external service providers including booth construction companies, logistics partners and audiovisual suppliers
- Prepare cost estimates, evaluate quotations and support supplier selection and contract coordination
- Coordinate booth and demo equipment for international congresses and exhibitions
- Create and maintain basic 2D/3D booth layouts, technical drawings, cable plans and graphic placement concepts
- Support the development of new exhibition concepts, demo equipment and technical solutions together with Sales, R&D and Product Marketing
- Drive the implementation of innovative technical and audiovisual solutions for exhibitions and customer events
- Work closely with Event Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
- Provide technical consultation on effective product presentation and booth functionality
- Supervise onsite booth installation and dismantling, ensuring timely execution, high quality standards and compliance with Corporate Identity and Brand Guidelines
- Identify opportunities to continuously improve technical standards, processes and supplier performance
- Bachelor's degree or completed vocational training in Event Technology, Media Technology, Engineering, Event Management, Project Management or a related field
- Approximately 2–3 years of professional experience in technical event management, exhibition management, trade shows or a comparable project environment
- Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in an international environment
Must-Have
- Experience in planning and executing congresses, exhibitions or technical events
- Understanding of exhibition construction and booth infrastructure
- Experience coordinating external suppliers and service providers
- Ability to read and prepare technical layouts, cable plans and booth drawings
- Good organizational and project management skills
- Experience working with Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
- Valid Class B driver's license
- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20%)
- Business fluency in German and English, with additional languages as an advantage
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with SketchUp, AutoCAD or comparable CAD software
- Adobe Creative Suite knowledge
- Experience with audiovisual technologies
- Knowledge of logistics and customs processes
- Experience within the medical technology, healthcare or life sciences industry
- Understanding of product demonstrations and technical customer presentations
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Structured and solution-oriented working style
- Hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to remain calm under pressure during on-site event execution
- Team player with an international mindset
- Continuous improvement mentality
- A mutually-supportive, international team
- Meaningful work with a lasting impact on medical technology
- 30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st
- Flexible working hours as well as hybrid work model within Germany
- Bike leasing via cooperation partner "BikeLeasing"
- Parking garage and safe underground bike storage
- Award-winning subsidized company restaurant and in-house cafes
- Variety-rich fitness program in our ultra-modern 360m2 company gym
- Regular after work, team, and company events
- Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities
Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date and desired salary.
Contact person: Leonie von Leoprechting


