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

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 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 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 looking for an experienced MES consultant specializing in MPDV’s Hydra X to help expand the system to more sites. The system is already live at one location and now needs to 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 quickly identify and resolve issues in the MES system. - Support the introduction of new features or system versions - Implement system customizations and optimizations based on production requirements - Assist with rolling out 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

- 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

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 electrical systems in the context of a grid connection project - Ensuring compliance with budget, time and quality targets as well as all relevant legal requirements - Reviewing technical documents such as construction plans, material lists and performance certificates - Coordinating and communicating with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders - Interface management and ensuring a smooth project process

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.

A company is looking for a specialist site manager in electrical engineering as well as a specialist site manager for control systems (Siemens T3000) for a demanding project. The goal of the project is the technical supervision and control of the control system interfaces of the existing plant during the integration of the new plant, as well as ensuring quality and contract compliance during the construction and commissioning phase. The role requires intensive coordination and monitoring of interfaces with construction planning due to the size of the project. The site manager will work closely with control system specialists, planners, experts, and contractors to ensure the successful implementation of the project. Main responsibilities: - Technical supervision of the control system interfaces of the existing plant during the integration of the new plant - Technical management of control system specialists, planners, experts, and contractors - Creation of discipline-specific and project phase–dependent documents - Participation in project meetings and negotiations - Technical management of quality assurance and quality control during the construction and commissioning phase - Advising on control system commissioning - Technical coordination with planning engineers on quality monitoring tasks - Monitoring contract compliance and conducting quality inspections - Participation in safety meetings and implementation of measures to address identified deficiencies

A company is looking for an experienced technical project manager in the district heating sector. The project’s goal is to plan and construct district heating pipelines across all service phases according to HOAI and to take 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 contacts. The role includes developing and optimizing planning options to maximize project efficiency and sustainability. The project manager will also continuously improve technical planning guidelines and processes, conduct technical-economic analyses, develop scenarios, and create concepts. Another focus is budgeting 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 HOAI service phases. - Managing and coordinating projects in collaboration 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 the migration and adaptation of 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 control capability. - Technical support for operations staff during commissioning and ramp-up phases. - Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation (functional diagrams, configuration descriptions, test reports). - Close cooperation with process engineering, electrical engineering, and the plant operator.

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:** - Design and implement ETL/ELT processes with Azure Data Factory/Databricks. - Build and manage the data infrastructure (Data Lake, Synapse). - Develop data models and ensure data quality. - Automate 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.

- 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 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 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