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: Senior IT Expert
Location: Munich, Germany
Field: Defence
Type: Full-time / Remote
Senior IT Expert
Focus: Service Management / Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) / Mobile Application Management (MAM)
Role Overview
The Senior IT Expert is responsible for the end-to-end management, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise mobility services within a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment.
The role covers secure mobile communication services, enterprise mobility platforms, mobile application management, and custom mobile application services, including both classified and non-classified solutions. The services are in constant functional, qualitative, and quantitative evolution and require structured lifecycle management.
The position operates at a senior service management level, acting as a key interface between customers, service delivery units, architecture teams, operations, manufacturers, and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities
Service Lifecycle & Service Management
- Manage and support the definition, design, implementation, operation, optimization, and decommissioning of assigned services or service components.
- Control all phases of the service lifecycle, ensuring contractually agreed services and service levels are delivered.
- Design, develop, and continuously optimize service models with a focus on cost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Perform all activities required for end-to-end service chain delivery.
Contract & Customer Management
- Ensure contract fulfillment for assigned services and service components.
- Actively resolve conflicts between service delivery and customer expectations, involving all relevant stakeholders.
- Manage escalation processes and proactively increase customer satisfaction.
- Identify service requirements beyond contractual scope and inform the responsible service, account, and solution delivery management.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Plan, coordinate, and track stakeholders, departments, services, manufacturers, and external service providers in both project-based and agile contexts.
- Lead and coordinate virtual, agile service teams, including service management, service architecture, and operations.
- Participate in and, where required, manage virtual project teams consisting of project managers, sub-project managers, service management, architecture, and operations.
- Support prioritization, scheduling, and escalation of parallel activities and critical issues.
Reporting, Documentation & Governance
- Ensure the creation and delivery of contractually agreed reports in coordination with service delivery and account management.
- Create, maintain, and ensure documentation required for service delivery, billing, and performance tracking.
- Support and conduct the preparation of service concepts, analyses, evaluations, comparisons, and reporting.
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Initiate, prepare, conduct, evaluate, and recommend awards for tenders, competitions, and orders.
- Support commissioning of architecture and operational services.
- Coordinate and communicate with manufacturers and suppliers, including:
- Participation in roadmap meetings
- Coordination of deliveries and orders
- Escalation management
- Order, invoice, and quality management
Special Responsibilities
- Take ownership of specific service topics and manage them independently (e.g. secure communication services, mobile application management development initiatives).
- Support and conduct customer coordination related to service improvements.
- Support the preparation of offers, service descriptions, and change requests.
Required Qualifications
Education & Professional Background
- Completed vocational training in an IT-related field, or
- Bachelors degree in an IT-related discipline, or
- At least 6 years of professional experience in an IT environment
Certifications & Methods
- ITIL Foundation certification (minimum ITIL v3 or equivalent)
- Experience with service lifecycle management, IT service management processes, and reporting
- Experience in agile topic coordination (e.g. Product Owner activities)
- Project management experience (planning, execution, and control)
Tools & Technologies
- Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Word)
- Experience with IT processes and tools related to:
- IT service management
- Service level management
- Reporting
- Procurement and ordering processes (e.g. SAP-based ordering)
Language Skills
- German: C2 level
- English: B1 level (according to CEFR)
Professional Experience
- At least 3 years of experience as an IT expert in end-to-end IT service management within a mobility environment (e.g. EMM, MAM, application development, secure communication services), covering the full service lifecycle.
- At least 3 years of experience in Product Owner or service ownership roles.
- At least 2 years of experience in project management, task coordination, or project/sub-project leadership.
Soft Skills & Personal Competencies
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Professional communication skills with customers and internal stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal expression, including presentations
- High level of personal responsibility, initiative, and ownership
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and result-driven mindset
- Ability to drive topics independently from initiation to completion
- Strong focus, sustainability, and structured task execution
Working Conditions
- Remote / home office share: up to 60%
- Work in a structured, security-aware, and regulated IT service environment
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.