Senior Counsel (Procurement Law) EA-1334

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 Counsel (Procurement Law)

Location: Bonn, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/Remote possible / hybrid

Professional Summary

Experienced IT and project professional with a strong background in infrastructure, platform, and enterprise IT project management. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and ensure delivery according to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Proficient in risk management, quality assurance, and technical coordination across interdisciplinary teams. Fluent in German (C1) and English (B1).

Professional Experience

Project Manager / IT Infrastructure & Platform Projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage IT infrastructure and platform projects across the full lifecycle from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate work packages and operational activities independently, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare effort estimations, technical service descriptions, and management presentations.
• Act as central contact for customers, operational teams, suppliers, service providers, and field operations.
• Organize workshops, coordination meetings, and facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Identify dependencies, operational risks, and ensure structured change management processes.
• Monitor budgets, resource allocation, and project performance; perform lessons learned sessions for continuous improvement.
• Support projects including data center expansions, migrations, consolidations, cloud transformations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Achievements:

• Successfully managed multi-site IT infrastructure projects.
• Implemented structured risk and quality management processes to ensure project compliance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Additional certifications or vocational training in IT or related fields, if applicable.

Skills

• Project Management: IPMA, agile methods, structured coordination, stakeholder management.
• IT Infrastructure: Data center management, cloud platforms, communication technologies.
• Tools: MS Project, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite.
• IT Service Management: ITIL Foundation or equivalent practical experience.
• Languages: German (C1), English (B1).
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Independent, service-oriented, solution-focused working style.
• Willingness to travel and work in compliance-sensitive environments.

Professional Competencies

• Risk Management: Identification, mitigation, reporting, and workshops.
• Quality Assurance: Document reviews, quality gates, compliance monitoring.
• Resource & Process Management: Workload coordination, operational efficiency, cross-functional team collaboration.
• Continuous Improvement: Lessons learned, optimization of workflows and processes.

Additional Information

• Security and background screening willingness.
• Ability to work in structured and compliance-driven environments.
• Experience in managing enterprise-level IT projects with multi-disciplinary teams.

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.