Senior Project Manager – Cloud & IT Service Management 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 : Senior Project Manager – Cloud & IT Service Management Location : Bonn, Frankfurt, or Munich Field : Defence Type : Full-time/ 60%  Remote Project Environment The role supports a medium-sized but highly complex IT project within a cloud environment. The Senior Project Manager will take responsibility for a major sub-project and support the implementation of cloud-based platforms and IT services from solution development through to operational deployment. The position requires close coordination with internal project teams, external service providers, technical stakeholders, customers and programme management. The project environment combines classical, agile and hybrid delivery models and includes IT service management, platform implementation or migration, and preferably private-cloud environments. Responsibilities Lead and manage sub-projects from solution development through implementation and operational handover. Support the organisation and setup of project teams using agile and/or hybrid project management approaches. Support Product Owner-related activities and ensure effective coordination between business and technical stakeholders. Ensure that project milestones, schedules, budgets, quality targets and agreed deliverables are achieved. Manage project stakeholders and maintain effective communication across project and programme structures. Perform project cost controlling and support financial transparency. Prepare regular project reports, status updates, management presentations and decision-making documents. Create and maintain project plans, schedules and work packages. Identify, document and coordinate project dependencies, changes, risks and issues. Define and track appropriate mitigation and corrective actions. Coordinate and manage external service providers and implementation partners. Support project administration and project governance activities. Prepare, facilitate and document workshops and project meetings. Support the development, migration and implementation of IT service management platforms and cloud-based services. Ensure structured documentation and traceability of project decisions, requirements and activities. Required Qualifications Completed Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Computer Science, Information Technology or a comparable field. Alternatively: Completed recognised commercial or IT vocational qualification combined with at least five years of relevant professional experience . Additional requirements: Valid project management certification equivalent to IPMA Level D or higher . ITIL Foundation certification, version 3 or 4, or demonstrable equivalent practical IT service management experience. Strong knowledge of established project management methodologies. Practical experience with classical, agile and hybrid project delivery approaches. German language skills at CEFR C1 level. English language skills at CEFR B1 level or higher. Native speakers do not need to provide separate language certification. Required Professional Experience At least five years of continuous and substantive experience in project or sub-project management . At least two years of professional experience in IT Service Management projects , particularly involving platform implementation, platform setup or migration. At least four years of professional experience in cloud projects , preferably within private-cloud environments . Experience managing complex IT project structures involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams. Experience in project planning, schedule management, cost controlling, risk management, change management and project reporting. Experience coordinating external service providers. Experience working within structured governance and reporting environments. Previous experience in public-sector or similarly regulated environments is advantageous. The required periods of experience should represent continuous and substantive involvement in the respective subject area rather than occasional or isolated participation. Required Tools & Technical Skills Jira or a comparable project-management / collaboration tool. Microsoft Project. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. IT Service Management concepts and processes. Cloud platforms and cloud transformation projects. Private-cloud environments are advantageous. Platform implementation and migration projects. Project planning and scheduling. Budget and cost controlling. Risk, issue and dependency management. Change management. Stakeholder management. Supplier and service-provider coordination. Project governance and reporting. Workshop preparation and facilitation. Required Soft Skills Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Professional and confident communication style. Clear and structured verbal and written communication. Strong service and customer orientation. Assertiveness and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. Independent and structured working approach. Strong problem-solving capabilities. Ability to handle project disruptions and conflicts constructively. Ability to structure complex technical and organisational topics. Ability to communicate complex information appropriately to different target groups, including senior management. Strong organisational and coordination skills. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel for business purposes for up to approximately 40% of working time . Approximately 60% mobile / remote working may be possible depending on project requirements. Willingness to undergo an SÜ2-level security screening if required. Candidate profiles must include nationality . Valid certifications must remain valid at the time of submission where certification is used as formal evidence of qualification. 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. 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