Steering a strategic digitalization project in a hospital network, e.g. the implementation of a new HIS or an electronic patient 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 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, intensive stakeholder management, interoperability, data security. - **Deliverables:** - Project plan, status reports, requirements specification, change concept, cutover plan, project closure report.

## Service Description without Personal Reference - **IT Project Management**: Creation of software rollout and migration plans for the bi-monthly releases of the MDOI application based on Blueplanet, taking into account all relevant dependencies using JIRA and stakeholder management - **Design Management**: Planning and creation of all relevant designs as well as their review in the Multi Domain Orchestration and Inventory (MDOI) tool for the Transport Networks sub-area, serving as implementation documentation of requirements using JIRA and Confluence - **Stakeholder Management**: Development and execution of communication measures regarding software changes based on the created designs, verification that the requirements are fully covered by the designs, including the preparation of documentation for management using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and JIRA

A consulting firm is urgently seeking an experienced freelancer to fill a vacancy due to a resignation. The main goal of the project is to migrate the existing on-premises print servers to a cloud-based printing infrastructure using Canon uniFLOW Online and Microsoft Universal Print. The role includes performing the migration as well as potentially supporting the existing on-premises printing environment during the transition. Optionally, the role may also encompass ongoing support and administration after the migration until a permanent placement is found. - Perform the migration of on-premises print servers to Canon uniFLOW Online and Microsoft Universal Print - Support the existing on-premises printing environment during the transition - Optional: ongoing support and administration after the migration until the role is permanently filled

- IT project manager activities - Interface / bridging function between business domain and technology, hence the required compelling subject matter expertise.

A company is looking for an experienced project manager with a civil engineering background for the power plant or energy industry. The aim of the project is to lead the planning, coordination and implementation of construction projects in the energy and power plant sector. The role requires close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. It is explicitly stated that construction supervisors are not being sought. Main responsibilities: - Management and oversight of construction projects in the power plant or energy industry - Coordination between various disciplines and external partners - Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards - Development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets - Identification and resolution of technical challenges - Reporting to stakeholders and management

A company is looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager in the field of district heating. The project objective is the planning and construction of district heating pipelines across all service phases of HOAI, as well as taking on complex project tasks. The Project Manager will play a key role in managing and coordinating projects, working closely with engineering firms, municipalities, authorities, and internal stakeholders. The role includes developing and optimizing planning options to maximize the efficiency and sustainability of projects. In addition, the Project Manager will continuously improve technical planning guidelines and processes, conduct technical-economic analyses, develop scenarios, and create concepts. Another focus is on budget planning for network investments in the heating sector, in close coordination with central controlling, as well as performing network calculations. - Planning and construction of district heating pipelines across all service phases of HOAI. - Management and coordination of projects in collaboration with engineering firms, municipalities, authorities, and internal stakeholders. - Development and optimization of planning options to increase efficiency and sustainability. - Support in improving technical planning guidelines and processes. - Conducting technical-economic analyses as well as developing scenarios and concepts. - Preparing budget planning for network investments in the heating sector. - Performing network calculations.

Design and build a modern data platform in the Azure Cloud for an e-commerce company. Implementation of scalable data pipelines and a lakehouse architecture. - **Typical tasks:** - Design and implementation of ETL/ELT processes with Azure Data Factory/Databricks. - Setup and management of data infrastructure (Data Lake, Synapse). - Development of data models and ensuring data quality. - Automation of deployments using IaC (Terraform). - Performance tuning and coordination 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.

A company from the automotive sector is looking for an experienced expert in Snow Software components to execute a release migration. The Snow Software components (License Manager, Inventory Server, Integration Manager) are used for software license management and inventory. The goal of the project is to ensure the security, stability, and functionality of the systems by upgrading to the current version. Experiences from the last comparable update should be incorporated into the planning. The role includes planning, execution, and follow-up of the release migration, including creating a migration plan, aligning with stakeholders, performing functional tests, and documenting all measures. Key responsibilities: - Creation of a migration plan for test and production environments - Identification and documentation of all necessary steps, resources, and dependencies - Coordination of downtime windows with relevant stakeholders - Execution of the updates during the agreed downtime - Ensuring flawless installation of the new versions - Performing functional tests and error analysis - Documenting all measures and producing a final report - Handover to operations including lessons learned

A company is looking for an experienced Senior IT Consultant with a focus on Oracle HCM. The project’s goal is to support the management of the HR IT Data Management unit as well as the implementation and further development of HR IT systems in line with business requirements and strategic HR objectives. The consultant will play a key role in the GDPR-compliant provision of IT services, project initiation and execution, and collaboration with internal and external service providers. - Support in managing the HR IT Data Management unit - Strategy and organizational consulting - Implementation of HR IT systems for company-wide and internal data management - Ensuring GDPR-compliant provision of IT services - Conducting project initiation, planning, and execution - Collaboration with service providers and analysis of the cost-effectiveness of system application - Technical advancement of HR IT systems and implementation of innovative impulses, e.g., AI solutions

As part of the further development of reporting and analytics capabilities in the area of 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 enterprise-wide analyses. At the same time, existing reporting functionalities and automations in the HiScout standard software are to be analyzed and adapted with regard to new requirements. - **Consulting**: Advising on the architecture and building of a data warehouse based on Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, Power BI) - **Migration**: Consulting on the migration of existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI - **Data Analysis**: Analysis of existing data sources and design of suitable ETL processes - **Automation**: Integration and automation of data sources - **Requirements Analysis**: Conducting requirements analyses and creating technical concepts for reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Reporting**: Implementation and testing of reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Documentation**: Quality assurance and documentation of the work performed - **Training**: Consulting on the creation of training materials and knowledge transfer to internal teams

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 contracts as part of the corporate reorganization. - Development of a forward-looking 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 operational readiness of equipment and buildings, managing maintenance activities. - Consolidation and tendering of FM services; negotiation and management of service level agreements (SLAs). - Leading the internal FM team and managing external service providers. - Budget planning, control, and reporting to senior 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 in Planned Maintenance Percentage (PMP) to >80% to reduce reactive failures. - 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 within 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 operational continuity during restructuring. - Balancing cost reduction pressures 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 target operating model. - Deliverable 2: Strategy paper, process map, and implementation roadmap. - Milestone 3: Successful completion of service provider tender(s). - Deliverable 3: Signed new service contracts and handover plan. - Final Deliverable: Handover documentation to subsequent line management.

For a project in the power plant environment, a freelance specialist for the migration and adaptation of the ABB 800xA control system is urgently sought. - 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 adaptation of process displays, operator interfaces, and alarm management configurations. - Execution of system tests, error analysis, and performance optimizations to ensure plant availability and controllability. - Technical support for operations personnel during the commissioning and ramp-up phase. - Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation (functional diagrams, configuration descriptions, test protocols). - Close collaboration with the process engineering, electrical engineering departments, 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. - Fieldbus systems: PROFIBUS, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus. - Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V for test and development environments. - Databases: SQL knowledge for analysis of historical data (e.g. 800xA History). - Knowledge of relevant standards for process and power plant technology (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 operations personnel on the new system environment. - Specific challenges, risks or peculiarities:** - Migration during live 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 engineering, process engineering, and operations. - Concrete deliverables:** - Migrated and operational control logic on the target system. - Fully tested and customer-approved process displays and operator interfaces. - Acceptance protocols for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT). - Updated technical plant documentation. - Final migration report with lessons learned. - Trained operations personnel.

Development and maintenance of backend services in a microservices architecture using Go (Golang) for a technology company. - Typical responsibilities: Designing and implementing RESTful APIs, connecting to databases (SQL/NoSQL), developing high-performance and scalable microservices, writing unit and integration tests, conducting code reviews, contributing to the architecture and design of the system landscape, deploying and operating services in a cloud environment. - Relevant technologies, tools or methods: Go (Golang), Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, gRPC, Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g. with GitLab CI, Jenkins), Prometheus, Grafana. - Industry-specific KPIs or success metrics: API response times, system availability (uptime), error rate, scalability under load, code coverage by tests. - Key challenges, risks or specifics: Ensuring consistency in a distributed system, handling concurrency, performance optimization, managing dependencies between services. - Concrete examples of deliverables: Operational and documented microservices, API documentation (e.g. with Swagger/OpenAPI), established CI/CD pipelines, unit and integration tests, technical architecture diagram.

For a public client project, a civil engineer (m/f/d) is sought to represent the client. The project includes the development and rehabilitation of roads, sidewalks, street lighting, and bus stops. - Typical responsibilities in this role:** - Taking over the non-delegable client duties according to the AHO series, including defining objectives, budget responsibility, and making fundamental decisions. - Steering and coordinating external engineering firms, expert assessors, and contracting construction companies. - Ensuring compliance with procurement law (VOB/VgV), building law, and relevant technical standards (e.g., DIN, ZTV). - Carrying out cost and schedule control as well as risk management across all project phases (according to HOAI). - Quality assurance on site, organizing construction meetings, and conducting inspections. - Reviewing claims for additional compensation and invoices. - Regular reporting to the department management and political committees; ensuring transparency and traceable documentation. - Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - CAD/BIM software: Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, AutoCAD. - Tendering, contracting, invoicing (AVA): RIB iTWO, ORCA AVA. - Project management & control: MS Project, Projektron BCS, Asana. - Construction management & documentation: PlanRadar, Capmo. - In-depth knowledge of VOB/B, VOB/C, and HOAI. - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Budget compliance: deviation from the approved budget < 10%. - Schedule adherence: meeting milestones (design completion, construction start, completion) with < 5% delay. - Quality: low defect rate at acceptance (< 5% of trades with significant defects). - Citizen satisfaction: minimal number of justified citizen complaints during the construction phase. - Legal security: number of successfully defended additional claims or legal disputes. - Special challenges, risks, or specifics:** - Dealing with unforeseen ground conditions and contaminated sites. - Complex and lengthy approval processes involving various public interest bodies. - Strict budget constraints and political pressure in case of cost overruns. - Managing residents' interests and public communication. - Challenges due to skilled labor shortages and supply chain bottlenecks in the construction industry. - Concrete deliverables:** - Completed and approved design and execution planning. - Successfully conducted tendering procedure with signed construction contracts. - Documented construction inspections according to VOB. - Final project documentation and audited final invoices. - Final report for senior management and political committees.

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

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

A company is looking for an experienced MES consultant focusing on Hydra X from MPDV to support the expansion of the system to additional sites. The system is already rolled out at one site and is now to be further scaled. The role includes supporting the introduction of new functions or versions of the system, implementing system adjustments and optimizations based on production requirements, as well as accompanying the rollout. The consultant will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure the rapid identification and resolution of issues in the MES system. - Support in the introduction of new functions or versions of the system - Implementation of system adjustments and optimizations based on production requirements - Assistance with the rollout to additional sites - Rapid identification and resolution of problems in the MES system

Setting up and further development of a Customer Data Platform (CDP) to optimize digital marketing campaigns. The goal is to create a 360-degree view of the customer. - Typical areas of responsibility: conceptualizing the CDP strategy, defining use cases, integrating data from various sources (CRM, web analytics, email marketing), segmenting target audiences, setting up and monitoring personalized marketing automation workflows, performance analysis and reporting. - Relevant technologies, tools or methods: CDP systems (e.g. Segment, Tealium, mParticle), CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics), email marketing tools, A/B testing frameworks, SQL, data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau). - Industry-typical KPIs or success metrics: conversion rate, customer lifetime value (CLV), churn rate, marketing ROI, engagement rate, number of customer profiles captured in the CDP. - Special challenges, risks or specifics: ensuring GDPR compliance, data quality and harmonization, complex system integrations, building internal know-how, platform scalability. - Concrete examples of deliverables: implemented and configured CDP, documentation of data flows and use cases, deployed automation campaigns, regular performance dashboards, training materials for the marketing team.

For a client in the IT sector, an experienced IT architect with a focus on relational database management systems (RDBMS) is sought to take responsibility for the solution design of a new data-intensive application. - **Typical areas of responsibility:** - Analysis of existing system landscapes and gathering of functional and technical requirements for data storage. - Design and conception of a scalable, highly available, and secure RDBMS architecture (e.g., based on PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server). - Creation and optimization of data models (physical, logical) and definition of data flows. - Consulting of the development team in the implementation of database structures, stored procedures, and queries. - Planning and support of data migration strategies from legacy systems. - Definition of standards for backup, recovery, and disaster recovery scenarios. - **Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - RDBMS: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB - Cloud platforms: AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL - Modeling tools: ER/Studio, Sparx Enterprise Architect, draw.io - DevOps & IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins for database deployment automation - Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, specialized DB monitoring tools (e.g., pgAdmin, Oracle Enterprise Manager) - **Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - System availability and uptime (> 99.95%) - Response times of critical database queries (< 200ms) - Adherence to RTO/RPO targets (Recovery Time/Point Objective) - Scalability: performance under load simulation (e.g., 2x user growth) - Reduction of database operating costs through optimized design. - **Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - Ensuring data consistency and integrity in distributed systems. - Management of schema changes in production (zero-downtime deployment). - Balancing normalization and performance optimization (denormalization). - Securing sensitive data in accordance with GDPR and other compliance requirements. - **Concrete deliverables:** - Final architecture document (Solution Architecture Document) for the database solution. - Implemented and approved data model. - Proof-of-concept for critical non-functional requirements (e.g., high availability). - Migration plan and test protocols. - **Lessons learned / best practices:** - Early involvement of development and operations teams is essential. - Automated tests for database schema changes prevent regression errors. - Consider security-by-design from the outset, not as an add-on.

A company is looking for an experienced construction manager who specializes in pipe works. The goal of the project is to manage and supervise construction activities, particularly in the area of pipes with a diameter of DN2000. The construction manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and carrying out pipe segment cutting operations. The position is entirely on-site in Düsseldorf. - Managing and supervising construction projects in the field of pipe works - Planning and execution of pipe segment cutting operations - Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards - Coordination of teams and resources - Documentation and reporting on project progress