About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead data-driven AI/IT integration projects within the Defense & Security sector. You will be responsible for project execution, client satisfaction, and business development support.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects in the Defense & Security sector with a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements and processes.
- Acquire new orders and manage tenders, focusing on the Defense & Security environment and actively building client relationships.
- Lead data-driven AI/IT integration projects, ensuring timely, within-budget, and high-quality execution.
- Ensure high customer satisfaction and actively support team leads in business development.
- Manage stakeholders, including clients and internal interfaces (e.g., partner management, controlling, team leadership), with active expectation management.
- Plan project roadmaps, sub-projects, budgets, and resources.
- Prepare, conduct, and follow up on meetings, workshops, and steering committees.
Requirements
- Experienced Project Manager in data-driven AI/IT integration projects.
- Solid knowledge in the data domain, ideally with practical experience in Data Science or Data Engineering.
- Proficient in common project methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile with Scrum/Kanban) with successful application in client projects.
- Experience with relevant tools and ideally relevant certifications.
- Experience working with public clients or military industry projects.
- Experience with security-relevant requirements (e.g., security clearance, IT security regulations, regulatory frameworks).
- Ideally, completed military service in the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) in the middle or higher service.
- Willingness to travel and potentially undergo security screening (e.g., Ü2/Ü3).
- Confident and professional demeanor.
- Convincing communication skills in German and English.
- Strong presentation and moderation skills.
- Structured work approach.
- Independent, results-oriented, and entrepreneurial work style.
- Demonstrated commitment, flexibility, and creativity.
- Resilient, solution-oriented, and positive attitude, even in challenging client situations.
Skills
- Data Science
- Data Engineering
- Waterfall
- Agile
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- AI
- IT Integration
- Defense & Security
- Presentation
- Moderation
Location
- Munich
- Nuremberg
- Frankfurt am Main
- Essen
- Leipzig
- Berlin
- EU
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote (from EU)
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Completed military service in the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) in the middle or higher service (ideal)
Benefits
- Trust-based working hours with flexible scheduling
- Hybrid work model
- Workation (possibility to work from EU countries)
- Unique team atmosphere
- Flat hierarchies
- Open feedback culture
- Annual team workshops
- Buddy program
- Regular social and professional events
- Dog-friendly offices
- Intensive onboarding and integration process
- Personal development plan
- Individual further training opportunities
- Diverse workshop and training offerings within the Data.Academy
- Leadership, project management, and expert career paths
- Childcare subsidy
- Company pension plan with 20% subsidy
- Numerous corporate benefits and employee offers
- Starting credit in the internal merchandise shop
- Competitive salary with variable components
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
- Coaching and meditation through nilo.health
- Fitness and yoga rooms (Munich office)
- Regular employee surveys
- EGYM Well Pass membership with Plus1 option
- Jobrad bicycle leasing after probation period
- Internal sports activity groups
- Free hot and cold drinks and fresh fruit in the office
- Rooftop terrace (grill)
- Subsidy for Deutschlandticket
- Central office locations
- Good public transport connections
About the Company
- Alexander Thamm GmbH is a leading provider of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the German-speaking region.
- The company generates real added value from data for and with its customers to ensure their future competitiveness.
- Alexander Thamm GmbH develops and implements data-driven innovations and business models.
- The service portfolio covers the entire Data Journey – from data strategy, algorithm development, and IT architecture setup to maintenance and operation.
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