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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

- IT project manager activities - Interface/bridge function between business and technology, and thus also the required specialized domain knowledge.

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 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

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 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

- 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

- A company is seeking an experienced interim procurement professional to support its Amsterdam office due to a departing colleague. - The role will end once a permanent successor is found, with the possibility of extension depending on the recruitment process. - The professional will act as the sole representative of a group-wide procurement organization in the Amsterdam office, working closely with a team of nine spread across Europe. - The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes for both existing and new suppliers, focusing on Marketing and Professional Services categories. - The professional will ensure adherence to procurement standards, negotiate prices, and compare offers in collaboration with business owners. - The onboarding will primarily be remote, with occasional in-person days in Amsterdam.

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

A civil engineer (m/f/d) is needed as client representative for a public client's project. The project covers the development and rehabilitation of roads, sidewalks, street lighting and bus stops. - Typical tasks in this role:** - Taking on the non-delegable client tasks according to the AHO series, incl. defining objectives, budget responsibility and making key decisions. - Managing and coordinating external planning offices, experts and construction companies. - Ensuring compliance with procurement law (VOB/VgV), building regulations and relevant technical standards (e.g. DIN, ZTV). - Managing costs and schedules as well as risk management across all project phases (according to HOAI). - Quality assurance on site, organizing construction meetings and conducting inspections. - Reviewing change orders and invoices. - Regular reporting to the office management and political committees; ensuring transparency and clear documentation. - Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - CAD/BIM software: Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, AutoCAD. - Tendering, awarding, billing (AVA): RIB iTWO, ORCA AVA. - Project management & control: MS Project, Projektron BCS, Asana. - Construction management & documentation: PlanRadar, Capmo. - Solid knowledge of VOB/B, VOB/C and HOAI. - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Budget compliance: deviation from approved budget < 10%. - Schedule adherence: meeting milestones (planning completion, start of construction, completion) with < 5% delay. - Quality: low defect rate at final inspection (< 5% of trades with major defects). - Citizen satisfaction: minimal number of justified complaints during construction. - Legal security: number of successfully defended change claims or legal disputes. - Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - Dealing with unexpected ground conditions and contaminated sites. - Complex and lengthy approval processes with various public stakeholders. - Strict budget constraints and political pressure on cost overruns. - Managing resident interests and public communication. - Challenges due to skilled labor shortage and supply chain bottlenecks in the construction industry. - Concrete deliverables:** - Completed and approved design and execution planning. - Successfully executed tender procedure with signed construction contracts. - Documented construction inspections in accordance with VOB. - Final project documentation and audited final invoices. - Final report for management and political committees.

To support projects in energy infrastructure, we are looking for a freelance electrical engineer specializing in high and extra-high voltage as a primary planner (m/f/d). The projects include grid connection of generation plants (especially wind and solar parks) as well as new construction and conversion of substations. - Typical tasks in this role:** - Developing primary-technical concepts and layouts for air- and gas-insulated high and extra-high voltage switchgear (AIS/GIS) from 110 kV to 380 kV. - Designing and sizing primary equipment (circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, transformers, etc.). - Creating single-line diagrams, one-line overview and arrangement drawings. - Performing short-circuit and load flow calculations as well as sizing grounding systems and lightning protection. - Technical clarification and coordination with clients, grid operators, authorities, and suppliers. - Preparing technical specifications and tender documents for primary equipment. - Coordinating with other trades such as secondary equipment, civil engineering, and control systems. - Supporting commissioning and handover of the installations. - Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - Planning software: AutoCAD, Primtech, REVIT, EPLAN. - Calculation tools: PowerFactory (DIgSILENT), NEPLAN, or vendor-specific tools. - Standards & regulations: VDE-AR-N 4120 (TAR High Voltage), IEC standards, EN standards. - Project management tools: MS Project, Jira. - BIM (Building Information Modeling) in plant engineering. - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Planning quality: Number of plan revisions after approval < 5%. - On-time delivery: Meeting planning milestones according to the overall project schedule. - Cost efficiency: Adhering to budget targets for planned primary equipment. - Technical compliance: Successful acceptance of the installation by the grid operator without primary-technical objections. - Interface management: Smooth coordination, measured by the number of delays in other trades caused by planning errors. - Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - High complexity and safety requirements in the high and extra-high voltage range. - Need for precise compliance with grid connection guidelines (TAR) of the respective grid operators. - Long delivery times and price fluctuations for large primary-technical components. - Coordination in tight spaces, especially during conversions on existing sites. - Increasing requirements from renewable energy integration (e.g. reactive power management, FRT behavior). - Ensuring physical safety and occupational health and safety in planning. - Concrete deliverables:** - Approval-ready primary-technical planning documents (layouts, views, sections). - Final single-line diagrams and overview schematics. - Technical calculation reports (e.g. short-circuit strength, grounding). - Prepared bills of quantities and technical specifications for procurement. - Minutes of technical coordination meetings. - Revision documents and as-built documentation.

A company is looking for an experienced Technical Writer responsible for creating and managing datasheets, product brochures and catalogs. These documents are crucial for sales, legally binding and part of internal quality assurance. The product brochures present key product features and customer benefits, while the datasheets contain detailed specifications. The role involves independently managing and overseeing all correction and review processes through to final approval, as well as ensuring the defined quality and release processes according to company guidelines. In addition, the final data must be archived in the relevant systems such as the Promo Office database, PDM and internet CMS. - Creation of datasheets, product brochures and catalogs according to specifications. - Preparation of data for print production and ISO-compliant archiving in the product management system. - Management of versioned documents for print production and online publication. - Ensuring the defined quality and release processes. - Archiving final data in the relevant systems.

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

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