Typical tasks: - Analyze existing insurance processes and identify digitalization potentials - Gather and document business requirements together with business units - Create 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 implementing new digital solutions (agile methods like 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, dealing with regulatory requirements and data protection, change management and user adoption Deliverables: comprehensive requirement documents and process models, developed business concepts and user stories for IT implementation, defined implementation roadmap, training materials for updated processes Lessons learned: early involvement of all stakeholders facilitates the implementation of digitalization projects; iterative, agile approaches allow flexible adjustments; deep industry knowledge (products, regulations) is crucial to design viable digital solutions

The ProMi Squad (Process Mining) project aims to transparently map the entire order process in the portals area. Relevant data sources from order to activation are combined for this. A holistic view of the end-to-end process makes it possible to identify process deviations and optimization potential. Key milestones of the project are connecting the required data sources, building self-service reports, and implementing automated alerts for process deviations. The challenge lies in the technical and functional integration of heterogeneous systems and data flows to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the ordering 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 - Capturing and evaluating 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 used tools Celonis EMS, Data Pool, and Data Push API - Creating technical queries and visualizations for process mapping based on the platform features provided (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Using system functions to visualize and analyze existing business processes (via the Celonis Process Explorer) - Functional consulting on technical interfaces, data provisioning, and system prerequisites

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

- Establishment of a future O2C standard process in S/4 HANA for a retail customer with a focus on O2C integration and planned handling of the merchandise management system - The existing merchandise management system for trade goods will still be used for all logistics processes and is out of scope. - Requirements definition for interfaces - Process definition and harmonization: Establish company-wide standard processes in S/4 and in O2C process integration for the areas/entities involved (B2C, B2B, B2G) - O2C integration: Definition of the level of integration of third-party systems: - Best possible compliance with legal reporting and documentation obligations - S/4 as the leading system for executing intercompany transactions - Billing flow and invoicing - Price conditions - Rebates - Contracts What should be done for these topics during the Explore phase? - Preparation and facilitation of Fit To Standard workshops (including building a prototype in the sandbox system for the workshops) - Documentation of the results of the Fit To Standard workshops in a BPML up to level 5 - Documentation of gaps/requirements - Process design and documentation of functional concepts (Confluence + Signavio)

We are looking for an experienced consultant for a process and project initiative in the area of Asset P&L (Profit and Loss) at a leading international financial services provider. - Typical areas of responsibility in this role:** - Analyze and document existing end-to-end P&L processes for various asset classes (e.g. equities, fixed income, derivatives). - Identify weaknesses, risks and inefficiencies in data collection, processing and reporting. - Design and conceptualize optimized target processes for P&L calculation and attribution. - Create functional specifications and business requirements for adapting or introducing IT systems (e.g. P&L engines, data warehouses). - Manage the implementation of new processes and tools, including milestone planning, stakeholder management and test coordination. - Develop control mechanisms to ensure data quality and consistency. - Prepare training materials and conduct workshops for business areas (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 in P&L creation time (cycle time): target >25% efficiency improvement. - Decrease in manual correction entries: target >50% reduction through process automation. - Data quality index: increase "first-time-right" rate in data intake to >99%. - Efficiency ratio (cost-to-income): demonstrate a positive contribution to lowering the ratio. - User adoption rate: acceptance of new processes/tools in the business area >80% after 3 months. - Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - Heterogeneous system landscapes and inconsistent data sources (data silos). - High complexity of financial products and valuation models. - Resistance to process changes in business areas (change management). - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. IFRS 9, BCBS 239). - Time- and budget-critical implementation during ongoing operations. - Concrete deliverables:** - Milestone 1: Completed as-is analysis and process documentation. - Deliverable 1: Detailed analysis report including risk assessment. - 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.

In the context of advancing the reporting and analysis capabilities in Business Continuity Management (BCM), 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 company-wide analyses. At the same time, existing reporting functions and automations in the standard software HiScout should be analyzed and adapted to new requirements. - **Consulting**: Advising on the architecture and setup of a data warehouse based on Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, Power BI) - **Migration**: Assisting with the migration of existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI - **Data Analysis**: Analyzing existing data sources and designing suitable ETL processes - **Automation**: Connecting and automating data sources - **Requirements Analysis**: Conducting requirements analyses and creating technical designs for reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Reporting**: Implementing and testing reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Documentation**: Quality assurance and documentation of the work performed - **Training**: Advising on creating training materials and knowledge transfer to internal teams

A company is looking for an experienced MES consultant specializing in MPDV’s Hydra X to support the system’s expansion to additional sites. The system is already rolled out at one location and should now be scaled further. The role includes supporting the introduction of new features or system versions, implementing system customizations and optimizations based on production requirements, and overseeing the rollout. The consultant will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure quick identification and resolution of MES system issues. - Support the introduction of new system features or versions - Implement system customizations and optimizations based on production requirements - Assist with the rollout to additional sites - Quickly identify and resolve issues in the MES system

- Customizing / parametrization of the core banking system according to business requirements - Maintaining daily operations - Initial and advanced training of internal staff

- IT project manager activities - Interface/bridging role between business area and technology, requiring solid subject matter knowledge.

A company is looking for an experienced professional with extensive knowledge of License Manager, Inventory Server and Integration Manager. The project’s goal is to optimize existing systems, integrate them, and ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you will work closely with internal teams to analyze requirements, implement solutions, and monitor the systems. Key responsibilities: - Analyze and optimize existing systems (License Manager, Inventory Server, Integration Manager) - Integrate new processes and tools - Collaborate with internal teams for requirements analysis - Ensure system efficiency and security - Document and train the teams

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

Project description As part of implementing and optimizing the tool **Multi Domain Orchestration and Inventory (MDOI)** in the transport mobile network area (B2X), the focus is on planning, building, commissioning, managing, and optimizing several thousand devices for the fixed and mobile network. The application enables the selection and configuration of suitable devices and technologies and their efficient deployment for maximum network coverage and customer satisfaction. Efficient management of these projects and processes while increasing automation requires the use of the MDOI software solution. Project scope without personal reference - IT Project Management: creating software rollout and migration plans for the application's bi-monthly releases of MDOI, based on Blueplanet, considering all relevant dependencies using JIRA and stakeholder management - Design Management: planning and creating all relevant designs and reviewing them in the Multi Domain Orchestration and Inventory (MDOI) tool for the Transport Networks area, as an implementation description of the requirements using JIRA and Confluence - Stakeholder Management: developing and implementing communication measures for software changes based on the created designs, checking if the requirements are fully covered by the designs, including creating management documentation using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams and JIRA

For a project in the power plant environment, a freelance specialist is urgently needed for the migration and adaptation of the ABB 800xA control system. - Typical tasks in this role:** - Implementation of programming and commissioning with the ABB 800xA process control system. - Migration of existing control system logic to the new system version, including adaptation of controllers and I/O modules. - Creation and adjustment of process graphics, user interfaces and alarm management configurations. - Performing system tests, error analysis and performance optimizations to ensure plant availability and controllability. - Technical support for operational staff during commissioning and ramp-up phases. - Creation and maintenance of technical documentation (functional diagrams, configuration descriptions, test protocols). - Close collaboration with process engineering, electrical engineering and the plant operator. - Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - Control system: ABB Ability™ System 800xA (including AC 800M controller, Information Management, Batch Control). - Engineering tools: Control Builder M, Process Graphics Migration Tool, Bulk Data Manager. - Fieldbuses: PROFIBUS, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus. - Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V for test and development environments. - Databases: Knowledge of SQL for analyzing historical data (e.g., 800xA History). - Familiarity with relevant standards for process and power plant engineering (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61511). - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Migration speed: Number of migrated system components/functions per week/month. - System availability: Control system uptime after migration > 99.9%. - Commissioning error rate: Number of critical software bugs after go-live < 5. - Test coverage: Percentage of successfully executed and documented test cases > 95%. - Adherence to project schedule: Completion of migration and commissioning by the defined deadline. - Operator acceptance: Positive feedback from operational staff on the new system environment. - Special challenges, risks or specifics:** - Migration during ongoing operation ("brownfield") with minimal downtime. - Ensuring compatibility between old and new system components (hardware/software). - High complexity of process logic in power plants (e.g., boiler control, turbine regulation). - Risk of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in networked control systems (e.g., CVEs for 800xA). - Management of interfaces to third-party systems (e.g., MES, ERP). - Need for intensive and precise collaboration between control technology, process engineering and operations. - Concrete deliverables:** - Migrated and operational control logic on the target system. - Fully tested and customer-approved process graphics and user interfaces. - Acceptance protocols for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT). - Updated technical plant documentation. - Final migration report with lessons learned. - Trained operational staff.

- Build and enhance data management in SQL Server for fixed-line and All-IP products, and integrate existing and new data sources from SQL Server/Oracle from CRM systems and workflow management systems - Develop a database in SQL that captures and consolidates data from different source systems (CRM and workflow systems) - Create and expand database reports in Tableau for daily reporting - Advise business units (e.g. Technology, Order Management) on data collection and management of customer data - Continuously optimize and establish the data management process and data quality for future projects

A company is looking for an experienced expert in P2P / Purchase to Pay / Procure to Pay to merge the IT finance systems of two entities. The goal of the project is to ensure smooth system integration and optimize processes. In this role, the expert will work closely with relevant stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and support the implementation. Main tasks: - Analyze the current IT finance systems of both entities - Develop a strategy for system consolidation - Optimize P2P processes - Support implementation and integration - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners - Ensure compliance with finance and regulatory guidelines

Management of a strategic digitization project in a hospital network, e.g. implementing a new HIS or a patient record (ePA) according to KHZG. - **Typical responsibilities:** - 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 rollouts. - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (KHZG, GDPR). - **Relevant technologies, tools & methods:** - HIS systems (Orbis, iMedOne), ePA 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, intense stakeholder management, interoperability, data security. - **Deliverables:** - Project plan, status reports, requirements specification, change concept, cutover plan, project closure report.

Design and development of a modern data platform in the Azure Cloud for an e-commerce company. Implementation of scalable data pipelines and a lakehouse architecture. - **Typical tasks:** - Designing and implementing ETL/ELT processes with Azure Data Factory/Databricks. - Building and managing the data infrastructure (Data Lake, Synapse). - Developing data models and ensuring data quality. - Automating deployments using IaC (Terraform). - Performance tuning and coordinating with stakeholders. - **Relevant technologies, tools & methods:** - Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Data Lake Storage. - Apache Spark, Delta Lake. - Python (PySpark), SQL. - Terraform, Azure DevOps. - **Typical KPIs & success metrics:** - Data latency, pipeline uptime (>99.9%), query performance, cost efficiency. - **Key challenges & risks:** - High data volumes, GDPR compliance, avoiding data silos. - **Deliverables:** - Production-ready data pipelines, structured data lake/warehouse, IaC scripts, technical documentation.

We are the Defense Tech Incubator NRW – a new initiative to support innovative startups in the field of defense technology. Our goal: to connect the best minds and technologies with industry, public stakeholders, and investors – creating sustainable innovations for security-relevant applications. To strengthen our operations team, we are looking for an experienced professional from the defense sector – ideally with experience as a Bundeswehr officer or with many years at one of the leading system houses (e.g. Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, MBDA, etc.). - Your tasks: - Identifying, approaching, and securing potential partner companies (including industry, defense, and IT) - Building and maintaining this investor network - Shaping our financing strategy for the incubator - Representing the incubator at industry events, trade fairs, and in networks - Supporting the development of strategic alliances at the state and federal level

A company is seeking support in setting up or optimizing a structured funding controlling system for municipal energy, infrastructure, or digitization projects. The goal is to increase efficiency and transparency in the use of funding and ensure compliance with funding regulations. The role includes identifying suitable funding programs at the EU, federal, and state levels, assisting with applications, fund disbursements, and preparation of usage reports. It also involves setting up a monitoring and reporting system (e.g., in Excel) that aligns 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 tasks. - Identification of suitable funding programs (EU, federal, state) - Support with application, fund disbursement, and usage reports - Setting up monitoring/reporting (e.g., in Excel) - Aligning project plans with funding requirements - Consulting on processes and interfaces (e.g., accounting, project management) - Training internal teams as needed

To support the further development of an innovative low-code platform, we are looking for a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer. The platform enables customers to build complex business applications with minimal coding effort, where seamless integration into existing SAP system landscapes is critical. - Typical tasks: Designing, architecting, and implementing sophisticated, reusable frontend components and modules with React & TypeScript. Ensuring high code quality through code reviews, unit tests, and E2E tests. Optimizing platform performance for a smooth user experience. Collaborating closely in an agile Scrum team with product owners, UX/UI designers, and backend developers to execute the product roadmap. Connecting SAP backend systems via REST and OData APIs. - Relevant technologies/tools: React, TypeScript, React Hooks, state management (e.g., Redux Toolkit, Zustand), SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), UI5 Web Components, Storybook, Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Git, Jira, CI/CD. - KPIs/success metrics: Time-to-market for new platform features, Lighthouse performance score (>90), component reusability rate, 25% reduction in reported frontend bugs per quarter, user adoption rate. - Key challenges: Striking the right balance between abstraction (low-code) and flexibility (specific customer requirements). Ensuring scalability and maintainability of the frontend architecture in a fast-growing product. Guaranteeing compatibility with diverse SAP system versions. - Deliverables: Implemented and tested features according to user stories, expanded and documented component library (in Storybook), technical architecture documentation, sprint acceptance reports. - Best practices: Applying clean code principles and design patterns (e.g., Atomic Design), building a comprehensive test strategy, proactive communication within the team.