A company is looking for a Junior Procurement Freelancer to support its procurement team remotely. The freelancer will play a key role in assisting with procurement-related tasks, including project management, price analysis, and basic assistance for tenders. This position is ideal for someone with a keen interest in procurement processes and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key responsibilities: - Assist in managing procurement-related projects. - Conduct price analysis and provide insights to support decision-making. - Provide basic assistance in preparing and managing tenders. - Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure smooth operations.

- 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.

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

Typical Tasks: - Analyze existing insurance processes and identify digitalization potentials - Gather and document business requirements together with business units - Develop solution concepts for digital transformation (including 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 deploying new digital solutions (agile methods such as 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 (business units, IT, regulatory), integrating new digital solutions into existing legacy systems, handling regulatory requirements and data protection, change management and user acceptance Deliverables: comprehensive requirement documents and process models, developed business concepts and user stories for IT implementation, defined implementation roadmap, training materials for changed processes Lessons Learned: early involvement of all stakeholders facilitates the execution of digitalization projects; iterative, agile approaches enable flexible adjustments; deep industry knowledge (products, regulation) is crucial for designing sustainable digital solutions

The ProMi Squad (Process Mining) project aims to transparently map the end-to-end order process in the portals area. Relevant data sources from ordering to activation are consolidated for this purpose. The holistic view of the end-to-end process enables the identification of process deviations and optimization potentials. Key milestones of the project are the integration of the required data sources, the development of self-service reports, and the implementation of automated alerts for deviations in the process flow. The challenge lies in the technical and functional integration of heterogeneous systems and data streams to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the order process. ⸻ Service description - Analysis and documentation of requirements in the omnichannel area using requirements management tools and structured elicitation methods - Functional 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 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) - Creation of technical queries and representations for process visualization based on the provided platform functions (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Use of system functions for visualization and analysis of existing business processes (via the Celonis Process Explorer) - Functional consulting on technical interfaces, data provisioning, and system prerequisites

A traditional, medium-sized branded goods company in Northern Germany is seeking a freelance consultant and FM expert for 6 to 9 months to reorganize business activities in Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) and Facility Management (FM). - Typical tasks in this role:** - Analysis of existing FM and CREM structures, processes, and service provider contracts within the scope of the corporate reorganization. - Development of a future-oriented strategy for corporate real estate and facility management to support the new business objectives. - Optimization of space management (space efficiency, workplace concepts, repurposing) in line with "Future of Work" strategies. - Realignment of operational facility management: ensuring the operational readiness of facilities and buildings, managing maintenance activities. - Consolidation and tendering of FM services; negotiation and management of Service Level Agreements (SLAs). - Leadership of the internal FM team and coordination of external service providers. - Budget planning, control, and reporting to the executive management. - Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - CAFM / IWMS: Planon, ARCHIBUS, Spacewell, SAP RE-FX, PMWeb. - ERP systems: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle. - Project management: MS Project, Asana. - Office suite: MS Office / Google Workspace. - Methods: benchmarking, SLA management, life cycle cost analysis (LCC). - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Reduction of operational FM costs per m² by >10% through process optimization and consolidation. - Increase of the Planned Maintenance Percentage (PMP) to >80% to reduce reactive incidents. - Improvement of SLA compliance by external service providers to >95%. - Reduction of asset downtime for critical infrastructure by >20%. - Successful achievement of defined reorganization milestones within time and budget. - Key challenges, risks, or specifics:** - High resistance to change in the existing organization (change management). - Lack of transparency due to fragmented data and missing digital processes. - Complexity in renegotiating or terminating long-standing service provider contracts. - Ensuring business continuity during the restructuring. - Balancing cost-cutting pressure with maintaining service quality and employee satisfaction. - Concrete deliverables:** - Milestone 1: Completion of the as-is analysis and presentation of results. - Deliverable 1: Detailed assessment report with SWOT analysis and benchmarking. - Milestone 2: Approval of the new FM/CREM strategy and the target operating model. - Deliverable 2: Strategy paper, process map, and implementation roadmap. - Milestone 3: Successful completion of the service provider tender(s). - Deliverable 3: Signed new service contracts and handover plan. - Final deliverable: Handover documentation to the succeeding line management.

A company is looking for an expert with extensive professional expertise in cadastral surveying in North Rhine-Westphalia. The project aims to optimize the business processes of cadastral authorities and incorporate scientific findings from the fields of geodesy and artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions. The role requires a combination of hands-on experience, scientific work and the ability to analyze and improve complex processes. Key responsibilities: - Analysis and optimization of the business processes of cadastral authorities in NRW - Application of scientific findings from geodesy and artificial intelligence - Development and implementation of innovative solutions - Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams - Preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders

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

An experienced consultant is sought for a process and project assignment in the area of Asset P&L (Profit and Loss) at a leading international financial services provider. - Typical responsibilities in this role:** - Analysis and documentation of existing end-to-end P&L processes for various asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives). - Identification of weak points, risks, and inefficiencies in data collection, processing, and reporting. - Design and conceptualization of optimized target processes for P&L calculation and attribution. - Development of functional specifications and business requirements for adapting or introducing IT systems (e.g., P&L engines, data warehouses). - Project management for implementing the new processes and tools, including milestone planning, stakeholder management, and test coordination. - Development of control mechanisms to ensure data quality and consistency. - Creation of training materials and conducting 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:** - Reduction of P&L preparation time (cycle time): target >25% efficiency gain. - Decrease in manual correction bookings: target >50% reduction through process automation. - Data quality index: increase in "first-time-right" rate on data ingestion to >99%. - Efficiency ratio (cost-to-income): demonstrated positive contribution to lowering the ratio. - User adoption rate: acceptance of new processes/tools in the business units >80% after 3 months. - Specific challenges, risks, or peculiarities:** - Heterogeneous system landscapes and inconsistent data sources (data silos). - High complexity of financial products and valuation models. - Resistance to process changes in business units (change management). - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS 9, BCBS 239). - Time- and budget-critical implementation in an operational environment. - Concrete deliverables:** - Milestone 1: completed as-is analysis and process documentation. - Deliverable 1: detailed analysis report including assessment of weak points. - 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.

- Execution and handling of switch processes (supplier change, new set-up, move-in/move-out) - Independent handling of clarification cases, including analysis of rejection reasons and follow-up processing - Support in market communication and related areas (e.g., meter reading, billing) at a minimum of 2nd-level proficiency - Ensuring smooth workflows within energy industry processes

A company is looking for an experienced Business Analyst who, within a squad, assumes the business product perspective and advises the Squad Owner (Product Owner) to maximize value creation and continuously integrate the customer and market perspectives. The Business Analyst will monitor market requirements, liaise with customers and partners, maintain the squad backlog, and ensure the business quality of the deliverables. The position requires independent cross-functional analysis and coordination of business requirements directly with business units, squad owners, technical departments and product management. - Advising the Squad Owner regarding the squad's (sub-)products and services, including technical components. - Supporting business aspects from concept and design through to market launch and maintenance according to the life-cycle process. - Coordinating and verifying ideas and requirements, as well as assisting with the creation of user stories and maintenance of the squad backlog. - Shaping a customer-centric squad vision, coordinated roadmap and release plan in alignment with corporate objectives. - Conducting innovation work and product-specific market monitoring to ensure competitiveness. - Ensuring stable operations in accordance with agreed service level agreements and regulatory requirements. - Preparing requirement specifications, documents and service descriptions as part of product definition. - Closely coordinating architecture and refactoring topics with architecture roles. - Ensuring the business and non-functional quality of deliverables by creating and executing test cases.

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

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Ein Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen SAP ISU Experten mit spezifischem Fokus auf EEG-Billing. Ziel des Projekts ist die Optimierung und Weiterentwicklung von Prozessen im Bereich der EEG-Abrechnung innerhalb des SAP ISU Systems. In dieser Rolle wird der Experte eng mit internen Teams zusammenarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass die EEG-Billing-Prozesse effizient und regelkonform ablaufen. - Analyse und Optimierung bestehender EEG-Billing-Prozesse - Implementierung neuer Funktionen und Anpassungen im SAP ISU - Zusammenarbeit mit internen Stakeholdern zur Sicherstellung der Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorgaben - Unterstützung bei der Fehlerbehebung und Systempflege - Dokumentation und Schulung der relevanten Teams

A company in the decentralized ventilation systems sector is looking for an experienced Odoo CRM expert to implement and customize Odoo CRM and the Sales module. The goal is to map sales processes efficiently and train an internal team member so that she can independently work with the system in the future. - Setup and customization of Odoo CRM and Sales module - Development of efficient workflows (Lead → Quotation → Order) - User roles and permissions management - Configuration of custom fields, filters, and dashboards - Assistance with data import - Training of the internal project team member

For a public-sector client project, a civil engineer (m/f/d) is sought to represent the client on site. The project includes the development and refurbishment of roads, sidewalks, street lighting, and bus stops. - Typical areas of responsibility in this role:** - Assuming the non-delegable client duties according to the AHO series, including defining objectives, budget responsibility, and making key decisions. - Managing and coordinating external planning offices, experts, and construction contractors. - Ensuring compliance with procurement law (VOB/VgV), building law, and relevant technical standards (e.g., DIN, ZTV). - Executing cost and schedule control as well as risk management across all project phases (according to HOAI). - Conducting quality assurance on site, organizing construction meetings, and performing inspections. - Reviewing claims for additional costs and invoices. - Regular reporting to the department management and political bodies; ensuring transparency and traceable documentation. - Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - CAD/BIM software: Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, AutoCAD. - Tendering, awarding, and 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 adherence: deviation from the approved budget < 10%. - Schedule adherence: meeting milestones (planning completion, construction start, completion) with < 5% delay. - Quality: low defect rate at handover (< 5% of trades with significant defects). - Citizen satisfaction: minimal number of substantiated citizen complaints during construction. - Legal security: number of successfully defended additional claims or legal disputes. - Key challenges, risks, or specifics:** - Dealing with unforeseen ground conditions and contaminated sites. - Complex and lengthy approval procedures involving various public stakeholders. - Strict budget constraints and political pressure in case of cost overruns. - Managing resident interests and public communication. - Challenges due to skilled labor shortages and supply bottlenecks in the construction industry. - Concrete deliverables:** - Completed and approved design and execution plans. - Successfully conducted tendering process with signed construction contracts. - Documented inspections in accordance with VOB. - Final project documentation and audited final invoices. - Final report for executive management and political bodies.

Management of a strategic digitalization project within a hospital group, e.g. the implementation of a new HIS or a patient digital record (ePA) in accordance with the KHZG. - **Typical Areas of Responsibility:** - Overall responsibility for project planning, control, and monitoring (time, budget, quality). - Management of the interdisciplinary project team. - Requirements, risk, and stakeholder management. - Planning and management of change management and rollout. - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (KHZG, GDPR). - **Relevant Technologies, Tools & Methods:** - HIS systems (Orbis, iMedOne), patient digital record 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, extensive stakeholder management, interoperability, data security. - **Deliverables:** - Project plan, status reports, requirements specification, change concept, cutover plan, project closure report.

A company is looking for an experienced expert with extensive knowledge in managing License Manager, Inventory Server, and Integration Manager. The goal of the project is to optimize and integrate existing systems and ensure that all processes run efficiently and smoothly. In this role, the expert will work closely with internal teams to analyze requirements, implement solutions, and monitor the systems. Key responsibilities: - Analyze and optimize existing systems (License Manager, Inventory Server, Integration Manager) - Integrate new processes and tools - Collaborate with internal teams to analyze requirements - Ensure system efficiency and security - Document and train teams

A company is looking for an expert in handling ECLASS for product classification. The objective of the project is to create a group-wide classification system for the unambiguous description of products and services, similar to ECLASS. The expert will work closely with the specialist departments to capture company-specific requirements and terms. In addition, a central database structure for the classification system will be created, documented, and a training concept for company-wide application and integration will be developed. - Creation of a group-wide classification system for the unambiguous description of products and services. - Coordination with specialist departments to capture company-specific requirements and terms. - Development of a central database structure for the classification system. - Documentation and development of training concepts for company-wide application and integration.

A company is looking for an Interim Head of HR Country Services for Germany and Austria to cover a 13-month fixed-term contract while the current incumbent is on sabbatical leave. The role involves driving excellence in HR service delivery, managing labour relations, overseeing local policies and compliance, and leading a team of HR Representatives and Health & Safety Officers. The position is based in Germany with flexible (hybrid) work arrangements and may require up to 15% domestic and international travel. - Drive labour relations strategy and manage relations with the Works Council. - Set and deliver the local reward strategy, including salary negotiations and benefits management. - Act as a mediator in employee–manager conflicts and recommend corrective actions. - Lead the HR Country Committee and advise leadership on employment matters. - Manage labour law issues, government audits, and represent the company in court if needed. - Ensure compliance with local regulations, privacy laws, and Group policies. - Supervise HR Representatives and OHS Officers. - Support HR Business Partners in driving employee engagement actions.