Wir sind der Defense Tech Inkubator NRW – eine neue Initiative zur Förderung innovativer Startups im Bereich Verteidigungstechnologie. Unser Ziel: Die besten Köpfe und Technologien mit Industrie, öffentlichen Akteuren und Investoren vernetzen – und so nachhaltige Innovationen für sicherheitsrelevante Anwendungen ermöglichen. Zur Verstärkung unseres operativen Teams suchen wir eine erfahrene Persönlichkeit aus dem Bereich Verteidigung – idealerweise mit Erfahrung als Offizier der Bundeswehr oder durch langjährige Tätigkeit bei einem der führenden Systemhäuser (z. B. Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, MBDA etc.). 🛠 Deine Aufgaben: - Identifikation, Ansprache und Gewinnung potenzieller Partnerunternehmen (u. a. aus Industrie, Verteidigung und IT) - Aufbau und Pflege dieses Investorennetzwerks - Mitgestaltung unserer Finanzierungsstrategie für den Inkubator - Repräsentation des Inkubators auf Branchen-Events, Messen und in Netzwerken - Unterstützung beim Aufbau strategischer Allianzen auf Landes- und Bundesebene

A company in the decentralized ventilation systems sector is looking for an experienced Odoo CRM expert to implement and customize Odoo CRM and the Sales module. The goal is to map sales processes efficiently and train an internal team member so that she can independently work with the system in the future. - Setup and customization of Odoo CRM and Sales module - Development of efficient workflows (Lead → Quotation → Order) - User roles and permissions management - Configuration of custom fields, filters, and dashboards - Assistance with data import - Training of the internal project team member

- A company is seeking an experienced interim procurement professional to support its Amsterdam office due to a departing colleague. - The role will end once a permanent successor is found, with the possibility of extension depending on the recruitment process. - The professional will act as the sole representative of a group-wide procurement organization in the Amsterdam office, working closely with a team of nine spread across Europe. - The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes for both existing and new suppliers, focusing on Marketing and Professional Services categories. - The professional will ensure adherence to procurement standards, negotiate prices, and compare offers in collaboration with business owners. - The onboarding will primarily be remote, with occasional in-person days in Amsterdam.

The ProMi Squad (Process Mining) project aims to transparently map the end-to-end order process in the portals area. Relevant data sources from ordering to activation are consolidated for this purpose. The holistic view of the end-to-end process enables the identification of process deviations and optimization potentials. Key milestones of the project are the integration of the required data sources, the development of self-service reports, and the implementation of automated alerts for deviations in the process flow. The challenge lies in the technical and functional integration of heterogeneous systems and data streams to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the order process. ⸻ Service description - Analysis and documentation of requirements in the omnichannel area using requirements management tools and structured elicitation methods - Functional and technical analysis of existing data sources and ETL processes using database tools - Recording and evaluation of existing interfaces between source and target systems based on technical documentation - Consulting on the technical integration of defined data sources into the Celonis environment, taking into account the tools used (Celonis EMS, Data Pool, and Data Push API) - Creation of technical queries and representations for process visualization based on the provided platform functions (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Use of system functions for visualization and analysis of existing business processes (via the Celonis Process Explorer) - Functional consulting on technical interfaces, data provisioning, and system prerequisites

Typical Tasks: - Analyze existing insurance processes and identify digitalization potentials - Gather and document business requirements together with business units - Develop solution concepts for digital transformation (including process modeling and cost-benefit analyses) - Act as liaison between business and IT: translate requirements into technical concepts and support implementation - Support project management in planning and deploying new digital solutions (agile methods such as Scrum/Kanban) Relevant Tools & Technologies: BPMN modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Signavio), requirements management (Jira, Confluence), knowledge of common insurance IT systems, MS Office KPIs & Metrics: adherence to project milestones and budgets, reduction of process cycle times, increase in customer satisfaction/user acceptance, reduction of manual efforts through automation Challenges: aligning diverse stakeholders in the insurance environment (business units, IT, regulatory), integrating new digital solutions into existing legacy systems, handling regulatory requirements and data protection, change management and user acceptance Deliverables: comprehensive requirement documents and process models, developed business concepts and user stories for IT implementation, defined implementation roadmap, training materials for changed processes Lessons Learned: early involvement of all stakeholders facilitates the execution of digitalization projects; iterative, agile approaches enable flexible adjustments; deep industry knowledge (products, regulation) is crucial for designing sustainable digital solutions

A company is looking for an expert with extensive professional expertise in cadastral surveying in North Rhine-Westphalia. The project aims to optimize the business processes of cadastral authorities and incorporate scientific findings from the fields of geodesy and artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions. The role requires a combination of hands-on experience, scientific work and the ability to analyze and improve complex processes. Key responsibilities: - Analysis and optimization of the business processes of cadastral authorities in NRW - Application of scientific findings from geodesy and artificial intelligence - Development and implementation of innovative solutions - Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams - Preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders

A company is looking for an experienced Business Analyst who, within a squad, assumes the business product perspective and advises the Squad Owner (Product Owner) to maximize value creation and continuously integrate the customer and market perspectives. The Business Analyst will monitor market requirements, liaise with customers and partners, maintain the squad backlog, and ensure the business quality of the deliverables. The position requires independent cross-functional analysis and coordination of business requirements directly with business units, squad owners, technical departments and product management. - Advising the Squad Owner regarding the squad's (sub-)products and services, including technical components. - Supporting business aspects from concept and design through to market launch and maintenance according to the life-cycle process. - Coordinating and verifying ideas and requirements, as well as assisting with the creation of user stories and maintenance of the squad backlog. - Shaping a customer-centric squad vision, coordinated roadmap and release plan in alignment with corporate objectives. - Conducting innovation work and product-specific market monitoring to ensure competitiveness. - Ensuring stable operations in accordance with agreed service level agreements and regulatory requirements. - Preparing requirement specifications, documents and service descriptions as part of product definition. - Closely coordinating architecture and refactoring topics with architecture roles. - Ensuring the business and non-functional quality of deliverables by creating and executing test cases.

A company is seeking support for a project aimed at transparently mapping the overall ordering process in the Portals area. The goal is to combine relevant data sources from order to activation to enable a holistic view of the end-to-end process. This should facilitate the identification of process deviations and optimization potentials. Key project milestones include connecting the required data sources, building self-service reports, and implementing automated alerts for deviations in the process flow. The challenge lies in the technical and professional integration of heterogeneous systems and data flows to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the ordering process. - Analysis and documentation of requirements in the Omnichannel area using requirements management tools and structured collection methods - Professional and technical analysis of existing data sources and ETL processes using database tools - Recording and evaluation of existing interfaces between source and target systems based on technical documentation - Consulting on technical integration of defined data sources into the Celonis environment considering the tools used (Celonis EMS, Data Pool and Data Push API) - Creation of technical queries and representations for process visualization based on provided platform functions (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Use of system-side functions for visualization and analysis of existing business processes (via Celonis Process Explorer) - Professional consulting on technical interfaces, data provision and systemic requirements

- Execution and handling of switch processes (supplier change, new set-up, move-in/move-out) - Independent handling of clarification cases, including analysis of rejection reasons and follow-up processing - Support in market communication and related areas (e.g., meter reading, billing) at a minimum of 2nd-level proficiency - Ensuring smooth workflows within energy industry processes

A company is looking for an Interim Head of HR Country Services for Germany and Austria to cover a 13-month fixed-term contract while the current incumbent is on sabbatical leave. The role involves driving excellence in HR service delivery, managing labour relations, overseeing local policies and compliance, and leading a team of HR Representatives and Health & Safety Officers. The position is based in Germany with flexible (hybrid) work arrangements and may require up to 15% domestic and international travel. - Drive labour relations strategy and manage relations with the Works Council. - Set and deliver the local reward strategy, including salary negotiations and benefits management. - Act as a mediator in employee–manager conflicts and recommend corrective actions. - Lead the HR Country Committee and advise leadership on employment matters. - Manage labour law issues, government audits, and represent the company in court if needed. - Ensure compliance with local regulations, privacy laws, and Group policies. - Supervise HR Representatives and OHS Officers. - Support HR Business Partners in driving employee engagement actions.

As part of enhancing reporting and analytics capabilities in the Business Continuity Management (BCM) area, the existing BI landscape is being migrated from Tableau to Microsoft Power BI. The goal is to build a future-proof, scalable data warehouse that provides a consolidated data foundation for enterprise-wide analyses. In parallel, existing reporting functionalities and automations in the HiScout standard software will be analyzed and adapted to meet new requirements. - **Consulting**: Advising on the architecture and development of a data warehouse based on Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, Power BI) - **Migration**: Advising on the migration of existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI - **Data Analysis**: Analyzing existing data sources and designing suitable ETL workflows - **Automation**: Integrating and automating data sources - **Requirements Analysis**: Conducting requirements analyses and preparing technical concepts for reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Reporting**: Implementing and testing reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Documentation**: Quality assurance and documentation of completed work - **Training**: Advising on the creation of training materials and knowledge transfer to internal teams

On behalf of a renowned client in the life sciences sector, we are seeking freelance support in the field of Clinical Data Management. The main responsibility is to coordinate all data management activities in clinical trials. - Typical areas of responsibility in this role:** - Creation and review of the Data Management Plan (DMP) and the Data Validation Plan (DVP). - Design and implementation of electronic case report forms (eCRFs) in EDC systems (Electronic Data Capture). - Coordination of data collection, validation, and cleaning throughout the study lifecycle. - Development and execution of query processes to resolve data inconsistencies with investigational sites. - Medical coding of adverse events (AEs) and medications (e.g., with MedDRA, WHODrug). - Conducting SAE reconciliation (alignment of serious adverse events). - Preparation and execution of the database lock after data collection is complete. - Preparation of status reports and communication with the study team (project management, monitoring, biostatistics). - Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - EDC systems: Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, Viedoc, Zelta, OpenClinica. - Programming/analysis tools: SAS, R, Python, SQL. - Standards: CDISC (SDTM, ADaM), GCP (Good Clinical Practice), 21 CFR Part 11. - Collaboration tools: MS Teams, Jira, Confluence. - Data visualization: Tableau, Power BI. - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Data quality: Query rate (number of queries per 1,000 data points) < X; data entry error rate < 1%. - Timeliness: Time from Last Patient Last Visit (LPLV) to database lock (target: 4–6 weeks). - Efficiency: Average time to query resolution (target: < 10 business days for critical queries). - Compliance: 100% adherence to milestones and processes defined in the DMP. - Protocol adherence: Rate of protocol deviations related to data management < 5%. - Key challenges, risks, or specifics:** - Managing increasing volumes and sources of data (e.g., wearables, ePROs). - Ensuring data integrity and security (cybersecurity, data protection/GDPR). - Complexity due to mid-study changes (protocol amendments) and their impact on the database. - Ensuring consistent data quality across globally distributed investigational sites. - Shortage of qualified specialists and high demands for onboarding study-specific systems. - Concrete deliverables:** - Finalized and approved Data Management Plan (DMP). - Live and validated study database (EDC system). - Regular data cleaning reports and status updates. - Clean, quality-assured database prepared for statistical analysis. - Final locked study database with complete audit trail. - Archived project documentation after study completion.

A traditional, medium-sized branded goods company in Northern Germany is seeking a freelance consultant and FM expert for 6 to 9 months to reorganize business activities in Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) and Facility Management (FM). - Typical tasks in this role:** - Analysis of existing FM and CREM structures, processes, and service provider contracts within the scope of the corporate reorganization. - Development of a future-oriented strategy for corporate real estate and facility management to support the new business objectives. - Optimization of space management (space efficiency, workplace concepts, repurposing) in line with "Future of Work" strategies. - Realignment of operational facility management: ensuring the operational readiness of facilities and buildings, managing maintenance activities. - Consolidation and tendering of FM services; negotiation and management of Service Level Agreements (SLAs). - Leadership of the internal FM team and coordination of external service providers. - Budget planning, control, and reporting to the executive management. - Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - CAFM / IWMS: Planon, ARCHIBUS, Spacewell, SAP RE-FX, PMWeb. - ERP systems: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle. - Project management: MS Project, Asana. - Office suite: MS Office / Google Workspace. - Methods: benchmarking, SLA management, life cycle cost analysis (LCC). - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Reduction of operational FM costs per m² by >10% through process optimization and consolidation. - Increase of the Planned Maintenance Percentage (PMP) to >80% to reduce reactive incidents. - Improvement of SLA compliance by external service providers to >95%. - Reduction of asset downtime for critical infrastructure by >20%. - Successful achievement of defined reorganization milestones within time and budget. - Key challenges, risks, or specifics:** - High resistance to change in the existing organization (change management). - Lack of transparency due to fragmented data and missing digital processes. - Complexity in renegotiating or terminating long-standing service provider contracts. - Ensuring business continuity during the restructuring. - Balancing cost-cutting pressure with maintaining service quality and employee satisfaction. - Concrete deliverables:** - Milestone 1: Completion of the as-is analysis and presentation of results. - Deliverable 1: Detailed assessment report with SWOT analysis and benchmarking. - Milestone 2: Approval of the new FM/CREM strategy and the target operating model. - Deliverable 2: Strategy paper, process map, and implementation roadmap. - Milestone 3: Successful completion of the service provider tender(s). - Deliverable 3: Signed new service contracts and handover plan. - Final deliverable: Handover documentation to the succeeding line management.

Management of a strategic digitalization project within a hospital group, e.g. the implementation of a new HIS or a patient digital record (ePA) in accordance with the KHZG. - **Typical Areas of Responsibility:** - Overall responsibility for project planning, control, and monitoring (time, budget, quality). - Management of the interdisciplinary project team. - Requirements, risk, and stakeholder management. - Planning and management of change management and rollout. - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (KHZG, GDPR). - **Relevant Technologies, Tools & Methods:** - HIS systems (Orbis, iMedOne), patient digital record solutions. - Standards: HL7, FHIR. - Methods: PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK, agile/hybrid. - Tools: MS Project, Jira, Confluence. - **Typical KPIs & Success Metrics:** - KHZG compliance, user adoption rate (>85%), process efficiency, milestone adherence. - **Key Challenges & Risks:** - High process complexity, extensive stakeholder management, interoperability, data security. - **Deliverables:** - Project plan, status reports, requirements specification, change concept, cutover plan, project closure report.

An experienced consultant is sought for a process and project assignment in the area of Asset P&L (Profit and Loss) at a leading international financial services provider. - Typical responsibilities in this role:** - Analysis and documentation of existing end-to-end P&L processes for various asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives). - Identification of weak points, risks, and inefficiencies in data collection, processing, and reporting. - Design and conceptualization of optimized target processes for P&L calculation and attribution. - Development of functional specifications and business requirements for adapting or introducing IT systems (e.g., P&L engines, data warehouses). - Project management for implementing the new processes and tools, including milestone planning, stakeholder management, and test coordination. - Development of control mechanisms to ensure data quality and consistency. - Creation of training materials and conducting workshops for business units (trading, controlling, risk). - Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - Advanced Analytics: MS Excel (Pivot, Power Query, VBA), SQL. - Business Intelligence: Tableau, Power BI, Qlik. - Project Management: Jira, Confluence, MS Project. - ERP/Finance Systems: SAP FI/CO, Oracle Financials, or industry-specific asset management platforms. - Methods: Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN 2.0), agile project management (Scrum/Kanban). - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Reduction of P&L preparation time (cycle time): target >25% efficiency gain. - Decrease in manual correction bookings: target >50% reduction through process automation. - Data quality index: increase in "first-time-right" rate on data ingestion to >99%. - Efficiency ratio (cost-to-income): demonstrated positive contribution to lowering the ratio. - User adoption rate: acceptance of new processes/tools in the business units >80% after 3 months. - Specific challenges, risks, or peculiarities:** - Heterogeneous system landscapes and inconsistent data sources (data silos). - High complexity of financial products and valuation models. - Resistance to process changes in business units (change management). - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS 9, BCBS 239). - Time- and budget-critical implementation in an operational environment. - Concrete deliverables:** - Milestone 1: completed as-is analysis and process documentation. - Deliverable 1: detailed analysis report including assessment of weak points. - Milestone 2: finalized target concept and business requirements document. - Deliverable 2: implementation roadmap and project plan. - Milestone 3: successful user acceptance test (UAT) of the new process/tool. - Deliverable 3: acceptance protocols, training materials, and project closure report.

A company is seeking support in establishing or optimizing a structured grant funding controlling system for municipal energy, infrastructure, or digitization projects. The goal is to increase efficiency and transparency in the use of grants and to ensure compliance with funding regulations. The role includes identifying suitable grant programs at the EU, federal, and state levels, assisting with applications, fund disbursement, and the preparation of utilization reports. In addition, a monitoring and reporting system (e.g., in Excel) should be developed to align project plans with funding requirements. Consulting on processes and interfaces such as accounting and project management, as well as training internal teams as needed, are also part of the responsibilities. - Identification of suitable grant programs (EU, federal, state) - Assistance with applications, fund disbursement, and utilization reporting - Development of monitoring/reporting (e.g., in Excel) - Alignment of project plans with funding requirements - Consulting on processes and interfaces (e.g., accounting, project management) - Training of internal teams as needed

A company is looking for an experienced consultant with expertise in security concepts, SAP ILM, data deletion concepts, and E-Commerce. The project aims to analyze existing processes, optimize security and deletion concepts, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to develop and implement tailored solutions. Main tasks: - Analysis of existing security and deletion concepts - Optimization and implementation of SAP ILM processes - Consulting on E-Commerce security requirements - Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations - Support in documentation and training of internal teams

Ein Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen Technischen Redakteur, der für die Erstellung und Verwaltung von Datenblättern, Produktbroschüren und Katalogen verantwortlich ist. Diese Dokumente sind entscheidend für den Vertrieb, rechtsverbindlich und Teil der internen Qualitätssicherung. Die Produktbroschüren präsentieren die wesentlichen Produktmerkmale und den Kundennutzen, während die Datenblätter detaillierte Spezifikationen enthalten. Die Rolle umfasst die eigenverantwortliche Steuerung und Überwachung sämtlicher Korrektur- und Abstimmprozesse bis zur finalen Freigabe sowie die Sicherstellung der definierten Qualitäts- und Freigabeprozesse gemäß den Unternehmensrichtlinien. Zudem ist die Ablage der finalen Daten in den entsprechenden Systemen wie Promo-Office-Datenbank, PDM und Internet-CMS erforderlich. - Erstellung von Datenblättern, Produktbroschüren und Katalogen gemäß den Vorgaben. - Aufbereitung der Daten für die Druckproduktion und ISO-konforme Ablage im Produktmanagement-System. - Steuerung der versionierten Dokumente für Druckproduktion und Veröffentlichung in Online-Medien. - Sicherstellung der definierten Qualitäts- und Freigabeprozesse. - Ablage der finalen Daten in den entsprechenden Systemen.

Ein Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen SAP ISU Experten mit spezifischem Fokus auf EEG-Billing. Ziel des Projekts ist die Optimierung und Weiterentwicklung von Prozessen im Bereich der EEG-Abrechnung innerhalb des SAP ISU Systems. In dieser Rolle wird der Experte eng mit internen Teams zusammenarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass die EEG-Billing-Prozesse effizient und regelkonform ablaufen. - Analyse und Optimierung bestehender EEG-Billing-Prozesse - Implementierung neuer Funktionen und Anpassungen im SAP ISU - Zusammenarbeit mit internen Stakeholdern zur Sicherstellung der Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorgaben - Unterstützung bei der Fehlerbehebung und Systempflege - Dokumentation und Schulung der relevanten Teams

A company is seeking freelance support in the field of HSE management / safety specialist for a long-term project. The objective of the project is to ensure and coordinate safety measures on a construction site in Wiesbaden in accordance with legal and contractual requirements. The role includes responsibility for implementing and monitoring occupational health and safety measures, conducting training sessions and audits as well as creating and maintaining HSE reporting. The HSE Manager will work closely with clients, consortia and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards. Key responsibilities: - Coordination of safety measures on the construction site in accordance with §4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act - Alignment and coordination of occupational safety measures with contractors - Maintenance and updating of the HSE Site Manual - Conducting toolbox meetings - Participation in coordination meetings - Preparation and execution of trade-related risk assessments - Regular site inspections including reporting and photo documentation - Reporting and tracking of deficiencies and deriving appropriate measures - Conducting training and briefings in the field of HSE - Monitoring the use of personal protective equipment - Organizing and conducting HSE audits - Preparation and maintenance of HSE reporting - Reviewing relevant supplier documentation - Analysis of work accidents and near misses including preventive measures - Authority to issue instructions to contractors on HSE-related matters