Associate Project Manager EA-1273

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: Associate Project Manager

Location: Bonn, Nürnberg, München ( One person will be hired for each location)

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/%60 Remote

Project / Department Overview

The Project Management Center of Excellence provides project management expertise, methodologies, and best practices to various organizational units. The Infrastructure Service Projects department is responsible for delivering and steering programs and projects within decentralized and centralized IT infrastructure environments, both for external customers and internal operations.

Role & Responsibilities

The Associate Project Manager supports the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and controlling IT infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting project planning, coordination, and communication
• Maintaining project plans and relevant status information
• Reviewing and visualizing timelines, dependencies, and milestones
• Structuring work packages, activities, and action plans
• Analyzing and preparing key performance indicators to assess project progress
• Identifying and presenting the critical path
• Conducting plan-versus-actual comparisons
• Supporting stakeholder, quality, and risk management activities
• Preparing meeting minutes, summaries, and decision templates
• Managing and tracking action item and open issue lists
• Organizing and maintaining structured project documentation
• Planning, preparing, and moderating meetings, lessons learned sessions, and retrospectives

Qualification Requirements

Language

• German language proficiency at C1 level (CEFR)

Education

• Completed university degree (Bachelors or equivalent) with an IT focus
  or
• Comparable vocational qualification with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Experience with SharePoint and Jira
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies
• Certification such as IPMA Level D, PRINCE2 Foundation, or equivalent

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in:
• Project management or PMO environments within the IT sector
• Application of common project management methodologies
• Experience in agile project management environments (e.g., PSM / PSPO desirable)

Professional experience must reflect continuous, hands-on involvement in the respective subject area with repeated and substantial contributions.

Project references (if requested) should include:

• Industry sector
• Project title
• Brief project description
• Duration of assignment
• Detailed description of responsibilities and activities

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Sense of responsibility, initiative, and independent working style
• Structured, solution-oriented, and goal-driven approach
• Ability to work under pressure

These competencies may be assessed during interview discussions.

Additional Information

• No security clearance required
• Up to 60% remote work possible

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.