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

Management of a strategic digitalization project in a hospital network, e.g. the implementation of a new hospital information system (HIS) or an electronic patient record (ePA) according to KHZG. - **Typical tasks:** - 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.

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

As part of developing the reporting and analytics 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 functionalities and automations in the HiScout standard software should be analyzed and adjusted to meet new requirements. - **Consulting**: Advising on the architecture and setup of a data warehouse based on Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, Power BI) - **Migration**: Advising on migrating existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI - **Data Analysis**: Analyzing existing data sources and designing suitable ETL workflows - **Automation**: Connecting and automating data sources - **Requirements Analysis**: Conducting requirements analysis and creating technical concepts for reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Reporting**: Implementing and testing reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Documentation**: Quality assurance and documentation of work performed - **Training**: Advising on creating training materials and transferring know-how to internal teams

The ProMi Squad (Process Mining) project aims to provide a transparent, end-to-end view of the entire ordering process in the portals area. Relevant data sources, from order placement to activation, are brought together for this purpose. The holistic view of the end-to-end process enables identification of process deviations and optimization potentials. Key milestones of the project include connecting the required data sources, building self-service reports, and implementing automated alerts for deviations in the process flow. The challenge is the technical and functional integration of heterogeneous systems and data streams 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 collection methods - Functional and technical analysis of existing data sources and ETL processes using database tools - Capturing and evaluating the existing interfaces between source and target systems based on technical documentation - Advising 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 - Creating technical queries and representations for process visualization based on the available platform features (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Using system functions for visualization and analysis of existing business processes (via the Celonis Process Explorer) - Providing functional advice on technical interfaces, data provisioning, and system requirements

We are looking for an experienced IT project manager to oversee and execute IT projects in the hospital environment. The goal is to implement various digitalization and infrastructure projects (e.g. KIS migration, medical technology integration, ISMS implementation, or TI components) on time, within budget, and with assured quality. In this role, the project manager takes full responsibility for planning, controlling, and delivering the projects and acts as the interface between IT, business units, and management. - Overall responsibility for planning, control, and execution of IT projects in a clinical setting - Coordination of internal and external stakeholders, including the IT department, medical staff, service providers, and manufacturers - Ensuring compliance with time, budget, and quality requirements - Preparing project plans, status reports, decision papers, and presentations - Risk management, resource planning, and escalation management - Managing acceptance and testing procedures, including documentation - Supporting preparation for KHZG or NIS2 relevant measures - Acting as an interface between IT, business units, and management

A company is looking for an experienced expert with in-depth knowledge of License Manager, Inventory Server, and Integration Manager. The goal of the project is to optimize existing systems, integrate them, and ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently. In this role, the expert will work closely with internal teams to analyze requirements, implement solutions, and monitor the systems. Key responsibilities: - Analyzing and optimizing existing systems (License Manager, Inventory Server, Integration Manager) - Integrating new processes and tools - Collaborating with internal teams on requirements analysis - Ensuring system efficiency and security - Documenting and training the teams

We are looking for an experienced consultant for a process and project initiative in Asset P&L (Profit and Loss) at a leading international financial services provider. - Typical responsibilities 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 plan optimized target processes for P&L calculation and attribution. - Prepare functional specs and business requirements for adapting or implementing IT systems (e.g. P&L engines, data warehouses). - Manage project implementation of new processes and tools, including milestone planning, stakeholder management, and test coordination. - Develop control mechanisms to ensure data quality and consistency. - Create training materials and lead 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:** - P&L cycle time reduction: target >25% efficiency gain. - Reduction of manual correction entries: target >50% decrease through process automation. - Data quality index: increase first-time-right data acceptance rate to >99%. - Efficiency ratio (cost-to-income): demonstrate a positive impact on lowering the ratio. - User adoption rate: >80% acceptance of new processes/tools by business units after 3 months. - Key challenges, risks, or specifics:** - Heterogeneous system landscape and inconsistent data sources (data silos). - High complexity of financial products and valuation models. - Resistance to process changes within business units (change management). - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. IFRS 9, BCBS 239). - Time- and budget-critical execution during ongoing operations. - Deliverables:** - Milestone 1: Completed current-state analysis and process documentation. - Deliverable 1: Detailed analysis report including risk and gap 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 minutes, training materials, and project closure report.

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

- Development and enhancement of data management in SQL Server for fixed network and all-IP products, and integration of existing and new data sources from SQL Server/Oracle from CRM systems and workflow management systems - Building a database in SQL that collects and consolidates data from different source systems (CRM and workflow systems) - Creating and extending database analyses in Tableau for daily reporting - Advising business units (e.g., Technology, Order Management) on data collection and customer data management - Continuous optimization and establishment of the data management process and data quality for future projects

Project description As part of the implementation and optimization of the **Multi Domain Orchestration and Inventory (MDOI)** tool in the mobile transport domain (B2X), the focus is on planning, setup, commissioning, management, and optimization of several thousand fixed and mobile network devices. The application allows the selection and configuration of suitable devices and technologies for their efficient use to achieve maximum network coverage and customer satisfaction. Efficiently managing these projects and processes while increasing automation requires the use of the MDOI software solution. Description of services without personal reference - **IT Project Management**: Creating software rollout and migration plans for the application's two-month releases of MDOI, based on Blueplanet, considering all relevant dependencies using JIRA and stakeholder management - **Design Management**: Planning and creating all relevant designs, as well as 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 executing communication measures for software changes based on the created designs, checking whether the requirements are fully covered by the designs, including preparing documentation for management using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and JIRA

Typical tasks: - Analyze existing insurance processes and identify digitization potential - Gather and document business requirements together with the business departments - Create solution concepts for digital transformation (including process modeling and cost-benefit analyses) - Act as a liaison between business and IT: translate requirements into technical designs and support implementation - Support project management in planning and rolling out 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: meeting project milestones and budgets, reducing process cycle times, improving customer satisfaction/user acceptance, cutting manual efforts through automation Challenges: coordinating diverse stakeholders in the insurance environment (business units, IT, regulators), integrating new digital solutions into legacy systems, handling regulatory requirements and data protection, change management and user adoption Deliverables: comprehensive requirements documents and process models, detailed business concepts and user stories for IT implementation, defined implementation roadmap, training materials for updated processes Lessons learned: early involvement of all stakeholders makes it easier to carry out digitization projects; iterative, agile approaches allow flexible adjustments; deep industry knowledge (products, regulations) is crucial to design effective digital solutions

On behalf of a renowned client in the life sciences industry, we are looking for a freelance support in Clinical Data Management. The main responsibility is coordinating all data management activities in clinical trials. - Typical responsibilities in this role:** - Creation and review of the Data Management Plan (DMP) and the Data Validation Plan (DVP). - Designing and implementing electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs) in EDC systems (Electronic Data Capture). - Coordinating data collection, validation, and cleaning across the entire study lifecycle. - Developing and executing query processes to resolve data inconsistencies with investigative sites. - Medical coding of adverse events (AEs) and medications (e.g., using MedDRA, WHODrug). - Performing SAE reconciliation (matching serious adverse events). - Preparing and executing the database lock after data collection is complete. - Creating status reports and communicating with the study team (project management, monitoring, biostatistics). - Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - EDC systems: Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, Viedoc, Zelta, OpenClinica. - Programming languages/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 1000 data points) < X; data entry error rate < 1%. - Time management: 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 data volumes and sources (e.g., wearables, ePROs). - Ensuring data integrity and security (cybersecurity, data protection/GDPR). - Complexity from mid-study changes (protocol amendments) and their impact on the database. - Maintaining consistent data quality across multiple global sites. - Shortage of qualified professionals and steep learning curve for 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 ready for statistical analysis. - Final locked study database with full audit trail. - Archived project documentation after study completion.

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

A company is looking for a skilled SOX Consultant to support their compliance and regulatory needs. The role will focus on ensuring adherence to SOX requirements during an IPO process, providing expert guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across different time zones. - Develop and implement SOX compliance frameworks tailored to IPO requirements. - Assess internal controls and identify areas of improvement. - Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure compliance readiness. - Provide training and mentorship on SOX-related matters. - Support audits and liaise with external auditors as needed. - Document processes and prepare reports for stakeholders.

A private equity firm is looking for an authorized signatory residing in the UAE to support the team for six months. The role requires close cooperation with the board of directors. Main tasks: - Taking on the company's signing authority. - Close cooperation with the board of directors as well as external stakeholders, including lawyers and advisors. - No subject-matter expertise required. - Project volume and billing tbd.

A company is looking for an experienced iOS App Tester who knows XCUI tests and REST APIs. The goal of the project is to ensure the quality and functionality of an iOS app that is still in development. The tester will work closely with the development team to create and run automated tests and to check API integration. - Create and run XCUI tests for the iOS app - Review and validate REST API integrations - Collaborate with developers to identify and fix bugs - Document test results and prepare reports

A company is looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect for a project that involves connecting Deutsche Bahn AG’s Identity and Access Management system (IAM) to the SAP landscape under SAP S/4 Hana. The IAM system, DeBI – Deutsche Bahn Identity, manages digital identities and access to corporate applications and supports compliance with security policies. As part of the Argo subproject, the integration of the IAM system (based on One Identity Manager) with the SAP landscape will take place. The goal of the project is to create technical and functional concepts, coordinate requirements, moderate workshops, and drive technology strategies and innovations. - Create technical concepts as implementation templates for development in One Identity Manager (OIM) - Provide functional support in creating functional concepts - Coordinate with the functional design regarding described requirements - Estimate effort for technical solutions in the project - Moderate workshops on technical architecture topics - Conduct reviews of design, code, and tests - Drive and promote the technological strategy, knowledge sharing, and standardization in the project

- Operational control and management of material requirement planning and provisioning, as well as maintenance of material master data for an efficient material flow - Ensuring and monitoring the operational material flow and proactively initiating measures in case of deviations, in close coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders - Optimizing inventory levels in terms of tied-up capital costs, material coverage, and demand fulfillment - Contributing to the further development of processes and organization of the Material Management department

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