Typical tasks: - Analyze existing insurance processes and identify digitalization potentials - Gather and document business requirements together with departments - Create solution concepts for digital transformation (incl. 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 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: 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 (departments, IT, regulatory), integrating new digital solutions into existing legacy systems, handling regulatory requirements and data privacy, change management and user adoption Deliverables: comprehensive requirements documents and process models, developed business concepts and user stories for IT implementation, defined implementation roadmap, training materials for modified processes Lessons Learned: involving all stakeholders early on makes digitalization projects easier; iterative, agile approaches allow flexible adjustments; deep industry knowledge (products, regulation) is crucial to design sustainable digital solutions

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

The ProMi Squad (Process Mining) project aims to fully map the end-to-end order process in the portals area with full transparency. Relevant data sources from order placement to activation are consolidated. This holistic view of the process enables the identification of process deviations and optimization opportunities. Key project milestones include connecting the required data sources, building self-service reports, and implementing automated alerts for process deviations. The challenge lies in the technical and business consolidation of heterogeneous systems and data flows to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the order process. ⸻ Service description - Analyze and document requirements in the omnichannel area using requirement management tools and structured elicitation methods - Perform business and technical analysis of existing data sources and ETL processes using database tools - Capture and evaluate existing interfaces between source and target systems based on technical documentation - Advise on the technical integration of defined data sources into the Celonis environment, considering tools like Celonis EMS, Data Pool, and Data Push API - Create technical queries and visuals for process representation using platform features (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Use built-in system functions to visualize and analyze current business processes (via the Celonis Process Explorer) - Provide business advice on technical interfaces, data provisioning, and system prerequisites

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 the 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 develop 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 the new processes and tools, including milestone planning, stakeholder management, and test coordination. - Develop controls 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 cycle time: target >25% efficiency gain. - Decrease in manual correction entries: target >50% reduction through process automation. - Data quality index: increase in first-time-right rate on data intake to >99%. - Efficiency ratio (cost-to-income): demonstrate a positive impact on 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 while 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.

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

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

- Performing and handling change processes (supplier change, new registration, 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 - Ensuring smooth workflows within energy industry processes

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

A company is looking for a creative POS designer who develops and implements innovative ideas for hospitality spaces. The goal of the project is to increase visibility and brand presence through creative POS solutions. The focus is on developing and visualizing new concepts that comply with CI/CD guidelines and market standards. The role requires close collaboration with a large field sales team as well as small agencies and workshops. - Develop new POS ideas for hospitality spaces (e.g., back counters, bar solutions, illuminated logos, displays) - Visualize and present creative approaches - Collaborate closely with the field team (80 people in sales) - Support POS marketing with a strong focus on visibility and brand presence - Execute projects in line with CI/CD guidelines and market standards - Work with small agencies or workshops for implementation

- Construction management for the installation of electrotechnical systems in the context of a grid connection project - Ensuring compliance with budget, schedule and quality goals as well as all relevant legal regulations - Reviewing technical documents such as construction drawings, material lists and performance records - Coordinating and communicating with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders - Managing interfaces and ensuring a smooth project flow

Managing a strategic digitization project in a hospital network, e.g. implementing a new HIS or an ePA in line with KHZG. - **Typical responsibilities:** - Overall responsibility for project planning, management and control (time, budget, quality). - Managing the interdisciplinary project team. - Requirements, risk and stakeholder management. - Planning and managing 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 spec (Lastenheft), change concept, cutover plan, project closure report.

A company is looking for a specialist Construction Manager for Electrical Engineering and a specialist Construction Manager for Process Control (Siemens T3000) for a challenging project. The goal of the project is the technical monitoring and control of the process control interfaces of the existing plant during the integration of the new system, as well as ensuring quality and contractual compliance during the construction and commissioning phase. The role requires intensive coordination and oversight of planning interfaces due to the size of the project. The Construction Manager will work closely with control engineers, planners, experts, and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of the project. Main tasks: Professional monitoring of the process control interfaces of the existing plant during the integration of the new system Professional management of control engineers, planners, experts, and contractors - Preparation of specialized and project phase–dependent documents - Participation in project meetings and negotiations - Supervision of quality assurance and quality control during the construction and commissioning phase - Advice on process control commissioning - Technical coordination with design engineers on quality monitoring tasks - Monitoring contractual compliance and performing quality audits - Participation in safety meetings and implementation of measures to address identified issues

A company is looking for an experienced technical project manager in the field of district heating. The project’s goal is the planning and construction of district heating pipelines through all service phases of the HOAI as well as taking on complex project tasks. The project manager will play a key role in controlling and coordinating projects, working closely with engineering firms, municipalities, authorities and internal contacts. The role includes developing and optimizing planning options to maximize project efficiency and sustainability. In addition, the project manager will continuously improve technical planning guidelines and processes, carry out 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 carrying out network calculations. - Planning and construction of district heating pipelines through all service phases of the HOAI. - Controlling and coordinating projects in cooperation with engineering firms, municipalities, authorities and internal contacts. - Developing and optimizing planning options to increase efficiency and sustainability. - Supporting the improvement of technical planning guidelines and processes. - Conducting technical-economic analyses and developing scenarios and concepts. - Preparing budget plans for network investments in the heating sector. - Performing network calculations.

For a project in the power plant environment, a freelance specialist for migrating and adapting the ABB 800xA control system is needed at short notice. - 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, operator interfaces and alarm management configurations. - Execution of system tests, error analysis and performance optimizations to ensure plant availability and controllability. - Technical support of operations staff during the commissioning and ramp-up phase. - Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation (functional diagrams, configuration descriptions, test protocols). - Close cooperation 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. - Fieldbuses: PROFIBUS, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus. - Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V for test and development environments. - Databases: SQL knowledge for historical data analysis (e.g., 800xA History). - Knowledge of relevant standards for process and power plant engineering (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61511). - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Migration speed: number of system components/functions migrated 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 staff on the new system environment. - Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - Migration in running 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 graphics 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 staff.

A company is seeking support for carrying out the engineering of energy generation and consumption plants and their connection to the transmission and/or distribution grids of network operators in Germany and abroad. The project includes both existing plants and those under development, such as power plants, consumer installations, and hybrid systems like battery installations. The goal is to plan, coordinate, and implement grid connections efficiently. Main tasks: - Managing approval processes for grid connections at the respective voltage level - Preparing technical documents for grid connection requests - Creating grid connection applications, including technical documentation for network operators - Technical engineering for grid connection concepts - Designing extra-high, high, and medium-voltage switchgear and substations - Basic and detailed engineering, including tender documents and specifications - Developing technical standards to implement quality requirements - Control and coordination tasks within project execution - Consulting and coordination for quality assurance measures - Project management in line with technical regulations and project management strategies - Advice on contract management, e.g., grid connection contracts - Coordinating processes and carrying out on-site construction support measures - Developing retrofit concepts for conventional power plants, hydropower plants, and other installations

Design and build a modern data platform in the Azure Cloud for an e-commerce company. Implement scalable data pipelines and a lakehouse architecture. - **Typical responsibilities:** - 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.

- 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

- 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

We are looking for an experienced IT project manager to lead and execute IT projects in a hospital setting. The goal is to deliver various digitalization and infrastructure projects (e.g. HIS 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, managing and executing the projects and acts as the link between IT, departments and management. - Overall responsibility for planning, managing and executing IT projects in a clinical environment - Coordination of internal and external stakeholders, including IT department, medical staff, service providers and manufacturers - Ensuring adherence to time, budget and quality requirements - Preparing project plans, status reports, decision documents and presentations - Risk management, resource planning and escalation handling - Managing acceptance and testing procedures, including documentation - Supporting preparation for KHZG or NIS2 related measures - Acting as interface between IT, departments and management

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