Senior Project Manager EA-1284

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

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/40% Remote

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, planning, and execution of subprojects within a large-scale IT collaboration and documentation platform environment. The role focuses on managing project activities in complex IT infrastructures and supporting program delivery through structured project management and PMO-related responsibilities.

The position requires strong experience in project coordination, stakeholder communication, and project controlling in IT environments. The Senior Project Manager ensures that project goals are achieved in terms of timelines, scope, quality, and budget while maintaining transparency across stakeholders and governance bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible coordination, planning, and execution of subprojects within a complex IT program environment
• Managing project activities within the PMO framework and supporting overall program governance
• Maintaining and managing the subproject structure using project management tools such as project scheduling and collaboration platforms
• Monitoring and controlling project performance with regard to timelines, milestones, requirements, deliverables, dependencies, and budget
• Managing project risks, configuration changes, dependencies, and project-related issues
• Conducting stakeholder management and resolving conflicting objectives and interests across project participants
• Organizing and contributing to governance meetings, project reporting, and program communication
• Performing administrative project management activities such as meeting coordination, documentation management, onboarding and offboarding of project members, and quality assurance
• Preparing templates, standards, and guideline documents for the subproject environment
• Supporting project leadership with special topics and cross-project coordination activities

Required Qualifications

• Degree in information systems, computer science, business informatics, or a comparable IT-related discipline
• Alternatively, completed vocational training in an IT-related field with several years of professional experience in IT environments
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in project management for medium-sized and complex projects
• Proven experience with project coordination, milestone tracking, project controlling, and stakeholder communication

Tools and Technical Skills

• Proficient use of common office and collaboration tools including:
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• MS Project
• JIRA

Language Requirements

• German language proficiency at C2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Professional Experience

• At least five years of experience in project management within medium to large IT projects
• Demonstrated experience in:
• project planning and scheduling
• milestone monitoring and project controlling
• documentation and reporting
• coordination of stakeholders and project teams

Soft Skills

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Professional and respectful communication style
• Clear and structured verbal and written communication
• High reliability and coordination capability
• Ability to present complex topics in a structured and understandable manner
• Consistency and clarity when explaining project documentation and decisions

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel for project-related activities when required
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with approximately 40% remote work

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.