Senior Project Manager EA-1350

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 Project Manager

Location: Meckenheim, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/40% Remote

Project / Department Overview

The role is intended for an experienced Senior Project Manager who will take responsibility for the coordination, planning, and execution of subprojects within a large-scale IT documentation and collaboration solution environment.

The position combines subproject management, PMO activities, project controlling, stakeholder management, dependency management, risk and change management, and administrative project support. The Senior Project Manager will ensure that assigned subprojects are planned, tracked, documented, and reported in a structured and transparent manner.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Coordinate, plan, and execute subprojects with a focus on IT documentation and collaboration solutions.
• Perform project management and PMO-related activities within the assigned project environment.
• Maintain and update the subproject structure in MS Project, MS SharePoint, and Atlassian Jira.
• Carry out subproject controlling with regard to schedules, milestones, requirements, delivery units, required contributions, and budget.
• Manage dependencies, changes, configurations, and risks within the subproject.
• Perform stakeholder management and handle conflicts of objectives and interests.
• Participate in committees, project boards, and governance meetings.
• Prepare and deliver project communication, reporting, and status updates.
• Conduct administrative project activities, including appointment coordination, meeting preparation, and meeting follow-up.
• Support quality assurance activities within the subproject.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain, update, and reconcile project-related lists and documentation.
• Create guideline documents, templates, and specifications for the subproject.
• Support the overall project management team with special topics and ad hoc assignments.
• Ensure consistency, traceability, and structured documentation across all relevant project artifacts.

Required Qualifications

• Completed degree in computer science, business informatics, or another IT-related bachelor's program.
• Alternatively, completed recognized vocational training in an IT-related profession.
• Alternatively, at least 6 years of professional experience in an IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant project and office tools, including:
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Atlassian Jira
• MS Project
• MS SharePoint

Required Professional Experience

The candidate should have:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in project management for medium-sized and moderately complex projects.
• Experience in subproject management or PMO environments.
• Experience with project controlling, milestone tracking, requirements tracking, delivery tracking, and budget monitoring.
• Experience managing project dependencies, risks, changes, and configurations.
• Experience using MS Project, SharePoint, and Jira for project planning, documentation, and tracking.
• Experience preparing project reports, committee materials, decision documents, and guideline documents.
• Experience coordinating meetings, stakeholders, project teams, and administrative project processes.
• Experience supporting project leadership in special topics and operational project execution.

Language Requirements

• German: C2 level according to CEFR.

Proof of language skills may be provided through a certificate. Native German speakers are exempt from providing separate proof.

Project Reference Requirements

If project references are required, they should include:

• Industry
• Project title
• Short project description
• Duration of the candidate's assignment
• Detailed description of the candidate's responsibilities and activities in the project

Required Soft Skills

The candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professional and appropriate communication style.
• Clear and confident verbal expression.
• High reliability and strong coordination skills.
• Ability to plan, structure, execute, and follow up on own tasks and the tasks of others.
• Targeted and structured communication.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly and appropriately for the target audience.
• Ability to present their own profile and project experience consistently, clearly, and without contradictions.
• Structured, accurate, and quality-oriented working style.
• Strong sense of responsibility in project documentation and reporting.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to travel when required.
• Willingness to undergo applicable security-related checks if required.
• Candidate profiles must include nationality information.
• Applicable security-related country list requirements must be observed where relevant.

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.