It Support jobs in Germany

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.

Associate Project Manager

Munich, Bonn (One person will be hired for each location.)

Defence

Full-time/%40 Remote

The Project Management Center of Excellence (PM CoE) provides project management expertise, standards, and methodologies across multiple organizational units. It supports the consistent application of classical and agile project management practices in complex IT environments.

The role is assigned to infrastructure service projects and programs, focusing on the delivery and control of decentralized and centralized IT infrastructure solutions. These projects typically involve complex technical environments and high coordination requirements.

The Associate Project Manager supports project managers in complex IT infrastructure and service projects, with a particular focus on technical infrastructure initiatives.

• Provide project support services in complex IT infrastructure and IT service projects.
• Support technical infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Assist project managers with special topics and ad-hoc tasks.

• Perform project controlling activities related to schedules, milestones, costs, and quality assurance.
• Identify, document, and coordinate dependencies, changes, and risks within project plans.
• Maintain and update project plans, schedules, and work structures.

• Create and maintain project documentation, including:
  • Project plans
  • Status reports
  • Meeting minutes
  • Resource, communication, and absence lists
  • Substitution and escalation lists
• Ensure proper organization and maintenance of project documentation repositories.

• Set up and manage regular project communication routines.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and workshops.
• Manage project communication and documentation platforms.

• Support procurement activities related to project services and external resources.

• German: C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Proof required unless German is the candidate’s native language

• Strong proficiency in:
  • MS Project
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Visio
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • SharePoint
  • Jira

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or another IT-related discipline, or
• Recognized vocational training in an IT profession, or
• At least 6 years of professional experience in an IT environment

• Proven knowledge and experience in classical and agile project management
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience after graduation in:
  • Complex organizations
  • IT programs
  • Large-scale IT projects or development projects

• IPMA Level D
• PMI CAPM
• PRINCE2 Foundation
• Scrum PSM / PSPO

  One or more of the following. If a required certificate cannot be provided for reasons beyond the candidate’s control, equivalent evidence demonstrating comparable qualifications may be accepted.

  5. Professional Experience Requirements
  • At least 4 years of professional experience in:
    • Organizing or managing projects of medium to high complexity
    • PMO environments within the IT sector
  • Practical experience in applying standard project management methodologies
  • Experience must be continuous, recent, and substantial (not sporadic)

  Project references, if required, should include:

  • Industry
  • Project title
  • Short project description
  • Duration and timeframe
  • Detailed description of the candidate’s responsibilities
  6. Soft Skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • High sense of responsibility, initiative, and ability to work independently
  • Structured, solution-oriented, and goal-focused working style
  • High reliability and strong coordination skills
  • Ability to plan, track, and reliably execute own tasks and those of others
  • Resilience in complex and demanding project environments
  7. Working Conditions
  • Remote / home office share: up to 40%
  • The role requires the ability to work in structured, security-aware, and regulated IT environments
  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.