Project Manager – Generative Artificial Intelligence Service EA-1364

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: Project Manager – Generative Artificial Intelligence Service

Location: Bonn, Meckenheim (You can choose one of the two locations)

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/40% Remote

Project Environment

The position supports a programme focused on introducing and establishing a Generative Artificial Intelligence service.

The programme operates within an analytics and simulation environment dedicated to extracting information, analysing data and generating knowledge through information technology. It applies mathematical methods, data analysis and artificial intelligence to develop and deliver advanced digital services.

The project creates the technical and organisational foundation for applications that use generative artificial intelligence. Its main focus is the connection and integration of artificial intelligence models, including large language models, into a secure and structured service environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of a medium-sized and moderately complex IT project.

• Coordinate and conduct project meetings, workshops and appointments.

• Perform quality-assurance activities relating to project documents, deliverables and processes.

• Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding of project personnel.

• Create, maintain and reconcile project lists, trackers and status information.

• Maintain the project structure, schedules, tasks and progress information in Microsoft Project.

• Maintain project documentation and collaboration content in Microsoft SharePoint.

• Create, update and track project tasks, requirements and issues in Jira.

• Monitor project deadlines, milestones, requirements, delivery units, customer dependencies and budget.

• Identify, document and manage project dependencies.

• Coordinate project changes and configuration-related topics.

• Maintain risk registers and track mitigation measures.

• Support stakeholder management across technical, organisational and customer-facing areas.

• Identify and help resolve conflicts relating to objectives, priorities and stakeholder interests.

• Prepare project reports, status updates and decision documents.

• Support communication and reporting within project boards, governance bodies and management structures.

• Create project policies, templates, process descriptions and other mandatory project documents.

• Support the project leadership with special topics, analyses and coordination activities.

• Ensure that project data, reports and documentation are complete, consistent and up to date.

• Communicate complex project topics in a clear, structured and audience-appropriate manner.

Required Qualifications

• Completed degree in business informatics, computer science or another IT-related discipline; or

• Completed recognised vocational training in an IT profession; or

• At least six years of professional experience in an IT environment as an equivalent qualification.

• German language skills at CEFR C1 level.

• At least three years of relevant project-management experience in medium-sized and moderately complex projects.

Required Tools and Technical Skills

The candidate must have practical knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Project

• Microsoft SharePoint

• Jira

• Project scheduling and milestone tracking

• Requirements and deliverables tracking

• Budget and project controlling

• Risk management

• Change management

• Configuration management

• Stakeholder management

• Project documentation

• Status reporting

• Quality assurance

• List and data maintenance

Knowledge of artificial intelligence, generative AI, large language models, analytics or data-driven IT services would be advantageous but is not explicitly required.

Professional Experience

The candidate should have at least three years of substantive and continuous experience in project management, including experience with:

• Coordinating medium-sized IT projects.

• Maintaining project schedules and work packages.

• Monitoring milestones, requirements and deliverables.

• Supporting project controlling and budget tracking.

• Managing risks, dependencies and changes.

• Preparing project reports and governance documents.

• Coordinating stakeholders and project participants.

• Using Jira, Microsoft Project and standard Microsoft Office applications.

• Supporting project managers with operational and administrative project activities.

The required experience should represent regular and substantial responsibility in the relevant field rather than isolated or occasional involvement.

Personal Competencies

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Professional and respectful conduct.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• High level of reliability.

• Strong coordination and organisational skills.

• Ability to plan, structure and consistently follow up personal and team activities.

• Goal-oriented and structured communication.

• Ability to present complex matters clearly and understandably.

• Independent and responsible working style.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain consistency between written qualifications, project references and interview statements.

• Confident interaction with technical teams, project management and stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Approximately 40% of the work may be performed remotely.

• Business travel of up to 30% of working time may be required.

• Travel may be undertaken by private car, rental vehicle, train or other public transport in accordance with the applicable travel policy.

• Candidate profiles must include nationality information.

• Applicable security-related nationality and country restrictions must be observed.

• Eligibility for assignment in a security-sensitive public-sector environment must be confirmed before deployment.

Application and Evidence Requirements

Applications should include a detailed CV and at least one relevant project reference.

The project reference should contain:

• Industry

• Project title

• Brief project description

• Duration of the candidate's assignment

• Detailed description of the candidate's responsibilities and activities

• Tools used

• Project-management tasks performed

• Responsibilities relating to schedules, milestones, risks, stakeholders and reporting

Any time-limited certificates submitted as evidence must remain valid at the time of application. Equivalent evidence may be accepted where its equivalence to the required qualification can be demonstrated.

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