NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.
Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.
Position: Project Manager
Location: Munich, Germany
Field: Defence
Type: Full-time/%40 Remote
1. Project Context and Scope
The Project Management Center of Excellence provides project management expertise, methods, and best practices across various organizational units. The Infrastructure Service Projects division delivers and oversees programs and projects related to distributed and centralized IT infrastructure for internal and external stakeholders.
The role operates within complex IT infrastructure and service environments, supporting project delivery, coordination, and quality assurance across multiple technical domains.
2. Responsibilities
- Provide project support services in complex IT infrastructure and IT service projects, with a particular focus on technical infrastructure initiatives.
- Coordinate procurement activities and onboarding processes for project team members.
- Plan, organize, and independently manage events and activities for the Project Management Center of Excellence.
- Conduct project controlling activities related to schedules, milestones, and budgets; ensure implementation of quality assurance measures.
- Identify, communicate, and coordinate dependencies, changes, and risks within project planning.
- Support project managers and contribute to special topics and ad-hoc tasks.
- Maintain and prepare project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, personnel lists, communication lists, absence lists, and delegation schedules.
- Set up and conduct regular project communication routines, including meeting coordination and documentation management.
3. Qualifications
Languages
- German:C1 level according to CEFR (certificate required unless native speaker)
Technical & Tool Skills
- Proficiency in MS Project, Outlook, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience with SharePoint and JIRA
- Evidence via CV, training records, or certificates
Education
- Degree in (Business) Informatics, an IT-related Bachelors program, or a recognized IT vocational qualification
- Alternatively: at least 6 years of professional experience in the IT field
- Proof via certificate, diploma, or equivalent
Project Management Expertise
- Knowledge and practical experience in classical and agile project management
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in complex organizations, IT programs, large-scale IT projects, or software development projects
- Accepted certifications:
- IPMA Level C, PMI PMP, or PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Scrum PSM / PSPO or PMI CAPM
- Alternatively: 6 years of relevant experience with equivalent qualifications
PMO & Leadership Experience
- Several years of experience in a PMO environment, including rollout projects
- Strong skills in moderating and presenting complex topics
- Experience in leading teams in a functional capacity
- Experience in event management is a plus
- Minimum:
- 2 years of experience after an academic degree, or 5 years after vocational training
4. Professional Experience Requirements
- Proven experience in organizing or managing medium- to large-scale projects within the IT sector
- Strong knowledge of established project management methods
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in IT project or PMO roles
- Verification through CV, references, or project documentation including:
- Industry
- Project title
- Short description
- Deployment period
- Detailed responsibilities and tasks performed
5. Soft Skills
Demonstrated capabilities in the following areas (to be assessed through interviews):
- Communication and teamwork: Ability to clearly present expertise and collaborate effectively.
- Responsibility, initiative, independence, and decision-making: Able to describe relevant project situations.
- Structured, solution-oriented, and goal-focused working style; resilience under pressure.
What we offer:
- Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
- Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
- Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
- Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
- Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
- Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.