FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for experienced Project Managers at all levels to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

• Coordinating project activities using established templates, ensuring timelines and deliverables are clearly defined
• Delivering projects end-to-end by applying project management frameworks and standards for executing projects under direction and adjusting with support when needed
• Monitoring time and budget on small-scale projects, and coordinating resource needs within approved limits to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery
• Identifying risks, dependencies and issues early, escalating appropriately, and seeking guidance to shape well-rounded solutions
• Matrix-managing small core teams by encouraging collaboration and building accountability within clearly structured roles
• Managing stakeholder relationships by maintaining clear, regular communication
• Reporting on project progress and outcomes by updating trackers, monitoring and providing clear summaries to relevant stakeholders
• Applying lessons learned from previous projects and participating in team discussions to help improve delivery practices

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Experience in project management roles, ideally in the non-profit sector
• Entry-level certification, e.g., PMP Foundations, Agile Foundations or similar
• Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages considered a strong asset for international collaboration
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software, such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and a willingness to learn mindset
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare 
• A multinational team 
• Flexible working times with the option of partial remote work 
• A dog-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant work environment 
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives 
• Wiener Linien annual ticket (or partial contribution to Klima Ticket) and pension fund after probationary period 
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave 
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday 
• The yearly gross salary range for this position is 47,000 - 52,000 EUR (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments) according to our internal compensation scheme

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries! 

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact careers@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position. 

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today.

Application deadline: 6th of January 2026