IT Expert – Change Management & Organizational Development EA

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers. Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers. Position : IT Expert – Change Management & Organizational Development Location : München, Berlin, Bonn (You can choose one of these locations) Field : Defence Type : Full-time/50-70% Remote Role Overview We are looking for an experienced IT Expert specializing in Change Management and Organizational Development to support a major transformation within a complex IT operations environment. The role focuses on designing and delivering change-support measures as part of an interdisciplinary team and along a holistic change journey. A key objective is to support the transition from traditional operational structures toward product- and platform-oriented teams , while enabling leaders, employees, and stakeholders to successfully adopt new organizational and collaboration models. Responsibilities Support organizational change during the transition from traditional IT operating structures to product- and platform-oriented teams . Design and implement change-management measures throughout the transformation lifecycle. Advise managers and leadership teams on new leadership, organizational, and collaboration models. Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analyses and impact assessments . Identify affected stakeholder groups and derive appropriate change and enablement measures. Establish and coordinate a network of Change Agents and multipliers across the organization. Design, coordinate, and manage target-group-specific change and enablement activities. Facilitate workshops, leadership sessions, and large-group formats. Support interdisciplinary teams during organizational and operational transformation. Develop communication and engagement measures appropriate to different stakeholder groups. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented change measures. Identify resistance, organizational impacts, and implementation risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures. Support leaders and stakeholders throughout the implementation of new working and operating models. Provide structured recommendations and decision support for transformation stakeholders. Contribute to the continuous improvement of change-management and organizational-development approaches. Qualifications Successfully completed degree in one of the following or a comparable field: Communication Studies Social Sciences Organizational Studies Business Administration / Economics Organizational Development Comparable relevant discipline Organizational Development Qualification Candidates should have either: A recognised qualification or training in Organizational Development , or At least 4 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating equivalent competence. Change Management Qualification Completed professional development or training in at least one recognised Change Management framework , for example: Prosci ADKAR Kotter Change Management Comparable recognised change-management methodology Conflict Facilitation Completed professional development or training in: Conflict facilitation Conflict moderation Mediation Conflict management or a demonstrably comparable qualification. Required Professional Experience Change Management / Organizational Development At least 4 years of continuous relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Change Management Organizational Development Communication Training and Enablement The experience should demonstrate repeated and substantive responsibility rather than isolated or occasional involvement. Introduction of New Organizational Models At least 2 years of professional experience supporting the introduction or implementation of: New operating models New collaboration models New organizational structures Product-oriented organizations Platform-oriented organizations Agile or cross-functional working models Leadership & Stakeholder Consulting At least 3 years of professional experience advising and supporting: Managers Senior leaders Different stakeholder groups Cross-functional teams Organizational units undergoing transformation Workshop Facilitation At least 4 years of strong practical experience in: Workshop facilitation Moderation Group facilitation Leadership workshops Large-group formats Change workshops Alignment sessions Core Skills Strong practical expertise in: Change Management Organizational Development Organizational Transformation Stakeholder Management Stakeholder Analysis Impact Analysis Change Impact Assessment Change Communication Change Enablement Leadership Consulting Change Agent Networks Workshop Facilitation Large-Group Facilitation Conflict Moderation Employee Engagement Organizational Design Operating Model Transformation Product- and Platform-Oriented Organizations Change Effectiveness Measurement Language Requirements German: C1 Language proficiency should correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) unless German is the candidate's native language. Soft Skills High level of initiative and ownership. Structured and independent working style. Strong consulting and advisory capabilities. Confident and professional interaction across all organizational hierarchy levels. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong stakeholder-management capabilities. Ability to build trust with senior leaders, employees, and interdisciplinary teams. Strong analytical capabilities, particularly for stakeholder and impact analyses. Ability to manage complex and potentially conflicting stakeholder interests. Strong facilitation and moderation skills. Ability to communicate complex organizational changes clearly and convincingly. Strong teamwork skills in interdisciplinary environments. Solution-oriented and pragmatic approach. Ability to work confidently in complex transformation environments. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel for up to 50% of working time . Approximately 60–70% mobile / remote working on average. Willingness to work in a security-sensitive environment . Candidate profiles must include nationality due to project-specific security eligibility requirements. Security-related eligibility restrictions may apply. Candidates may be required to undergo an appropriate project-related security screening. Certification Requirements Where certificates are used as evidence of qualification: Any time-limited certificate must still be valid at the time of submission. Equivalent evidence may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate that the qualification is comparable to the requested certification. Project Reference Requirements Where 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 Professional-experience requirements should normally represent continuous and substantive experience in the respective subject area rather than isolated or occasional activities. Core Profile Sought Senior Change Management / Organizational Development professional with at least 4 years of substantial transformation experience, strong workshop facilitation skills, leadership-consulting expertise, experience introducing new organizational or operating models, German C1, and formal training in a recognised Change Management framework such as Prosci ADKAR or Kotter. What we offer: International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results. German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills. Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment. Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills. Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere. Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance. Note: Travel expenses for on-site interviews are covered by the candidates themselves