Description

About the job Senior Project Manager EA-1250

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: Bonn, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/%40 Remote

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager will support a large-scale digital workplace and collaboration platform program. The role focuses on managing development work packages, ensuring alignment with program objectives, and maintaining high standards of planning, coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management within a complex IT environment.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of assigned development work packages, including planning, progress tracking, risk management, and communication with project leadership and stakeholders. This position is ideal for experienced project managers who excel in structured, cross-functional projects and can operate confidently in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Planning

• Lead, plan, and execute development work packages related to the digital workplace program.
• Maintain and update schedules and work package structures using MS Project, SharePoint, and Jira.
• Prepare guidance documents and ensure accurate project documentation.

Project Controlling

• Monitor progress, milestones, requirements, deliverables, dependencies, and budget.
• Manage risks, changes, configurations, and cross-team dependencies.
• Ensure transparency and traceability through regular controlling and reporting.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Manage diverse stakeholder groups and resolve conflicts in goals or expectations.
• Prepare and deliver communication materials, presentations, and decision papers for committees and steering bodies.
• Represent assigned work packages in meetings and working groups.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate meetings, workshops, scheduling, and documentation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain project lists, quality documents, and compliance-related records.

Special Assignments

• Support project leadership in strategic, analytical, or organizational tasks.
• Contribute to cross-project initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications

Languages

• German: C1 (CEFR)
• English: sufficient for professional communication

Tools & Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with:
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• MS Project
• Jira

Education

One of the following:

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or a related IT field
  OR
• Recognized vocational IT qualification
  OR
• At least 6 years of professional experience in the IT environment

Professional Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management for medium-sized and moderately complex IT projects.
• Experience must be continuous, substantial, and demonstrated through detailed project references (industry, project title, description, duration, responsibilities).

Soft Skills (will be assessed during interviews)

• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Professional communication and interaction style
• Clear, structured, and articulate expression
• High reliability and strong coordination skills
• Ability to present complex information in a structured, goal-oriented manner
• Consistency between verbal explanations and documentation

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.