Project Manager Direct Connect as a Service (DCaaS)

X2nations; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

X2nations is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong networking background to lead and coordinate the Direct Connect as a Service (DCaaS) program. You will combine deep technical understanding with hands-on project delivery expertise, working with JIRA and Git to track progress across networking, cloud, and infrastructure teams.

This role requires excellent communication, structured execution, and the ability to manage cross-functional dependencies while maintaining clear

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of IT project management experience.
• At least 3 years in network infrastructure or connectivity projects.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (VPN, LAN/WAN, routing, switching).

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution for DCaaS, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with network operations, engineering, and cloud teams to gather requirements and align deliverables.
• Design and maintain JIRA dashboards, create and manage stories, epics, and task dependencies.
• Map project tasks from meeting minutes to JIRA and Git tickets for traceability.
• Track issues in Git and align with JIRA items for cross-tool transparency.
• Facilitate and lead regular project calls, reviews, and discussions on priorities and blockers.
• Ensure documentation and status updates are current and aligned with stakeholders.
• Manage risks, escalations, and change requests as needed.

Skills

Project management

Networking background

JIRA

Git

Agile/Scrum/Hybrid

Education

PM certifications (optional)

Tools

JIRA

Git

Job description

Project Manager Direct Connect as a Service (DCaaS)

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong networking background to lead and coordinate activities under the Direct Connect as a Service (DCaaS) program. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical understanding with hands‑on project delivery expertise, particularly in working with tools like JIRA and Git.

This role requires excellent communication skills, structured execution, and the ability to manage cross‑functional dependencies across networking, cloud, and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning and execution for DCaaS (Direct Connect as a Service), ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from network operations, engineering, and the cloud team to gather requirements and align deliverables.
• Design and maintain JIRA dashboards, create and manage stories, epics, and task dependencies for effective tracking and reporting.
• Map project tasks and discussions from meeting minutes to JIRA and Git tickets/issues, ensuring traceability and accountability.
• Track issues using Git, and align them with relevant JIRA items to maintain cross‑tool transparency.
• Facilitate and lead regular project calls, reviews, and discussions, driving clarity on priorities, blockers, and progress.
• Ensure all documentation and status updates are kept current and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Manage risks, escalations, and change requests as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience in IT Project Management, with at least 3+ years in network infrastructure or connectivity‑related projects.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., VPN, LAN/WAN, routing, switching, direct connectivity, cloud networking).
• Proven experience working with JIRA (dashboard design, dependency tracking, reporting).
• Hands‑on proficiency in Git (tracking issues, linking to project tasks).
• Solid understanding of project management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, or Hybrid).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing projects involving Cloud connectivity services such as VPNaaS and Private connectivity service
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud services (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute).
• Technical certifications like CCNA/CCNP or PMI/PMP/Prince2.
• Working knowledge of DevOps tools.

Soft Skills:

• Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a globally distributed team environment.
• Problem‑solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset.