Expert Business Integration EA-1339

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.

Position: Expert Business Integration

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

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/40% Remote

Project / Department Overview: The role supports IT projects by performing risk and quality management activities across medium-sized and complex project environments. The position involves working closely with project managers, project sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure that risks are identified, assessed, controlled, and reported properly, while also supporting quality assurance and project governance processes. The Expert Business Integration specialist contributes to the successful planning, steering, and delivery of digitalization and IT projects by ensuring structured risk management, quality management, documentation review, and continuous improvement of project-related processes.

Responsibilities: The Expert Business Integration specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Perform risk and quality management within IT projects.
• Continuously analyze and identify potential project risks.
• Identify dependencies with other projects and programs.
• Assess risks both quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Define, implement, and monitor risk mitigation measures.
• Report and maintain risks in predefined risk management tools, such as R2C or comparable systems.
• Independently develop and present recommended actions, including proper follow-up and controlling.
• Plan, organize, and conduct risk workshops.
• Support the further development of quality improvement measures within projects.
• Plan and perform quality management activities.
• Continuously review own activities and project deliverables in line with internal project and quality guidelines.
• Support project managers and project sponsors in the execution of quality gates.
• Organize, moderate, and document project review meetings.
• Review project results and project documentation from a technical and content perspective.
• Check consistency, completeness, and traceability of project documentation.
• Support project managers in the planning and steering of medium-sized and complex projects.
• Contribute to change management documentation and quality assurance activities.
• Work with project management tools such as Jira, MS Office, and MS Project.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in business administration, business informatics, computer science, or another IT-related field.
• Alternatively, completed commercial vocational training or recognized IT vocational training combined with relevant professional experience.
• If no university degree is available, at least 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Knowledge of common project management standards.
• Certification in project management, such as IPMA Level D or an equivalent certification.

Required Professional Experience: The candidate should have:

• At least 4 years of experience as a project team member or consultant in the field of digitalization.
• At least 3 years of experience in project leadership.
• At least 4 years of experience in risk management.
• At least 4 years of experience using risk management tools, such as R2C or comparable tools.
• At least 4 years of experience in quality management, especially in:
• Technical and content-related review of project documents.
• Change management documentation.
• Supporting projects during quality gates.
• Checking consistency and traceability of project documentation.
• Further development of quality assurance measures.
• At least 4 years of experience working with Jira or comparable tools.
• At least 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Practical knowledge of MS Project.

Language Requirements:

• German: C1 level according to CEFR.
• English: B1 level according to CEFR.

Proof of language skills may be provided through a certificate, reference, self-declaration, or equivalent evidence. Native speakers are exempt from providing separate proof for the respective language.

Project Reference Requirements: If project references are required, they should include the following information:

• Industry
• Project title
• Short project description
• Service period in month/year format
• FTE allocation
• Detailed description of the candidate's tasks and responsibilities in the project

Project references should only be considered if the assignment lasted at least 6 months and the candidate was assigned with at least 0.6 FTE.

Required Soft Skills: The candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professional and appropriate communication style.
• Clear and structured verbal expression.
• Service-oriented mindset and behavior.
• Assertiveness and confidence in stakeholder communication.
• Independent working style.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to moderate workshops and project meetings.
• Structured, analytical, and quality-oriented way of working.
• Ability to communicate risks, dependencies, and recommendations clearly to project stakeholders.

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.