Vacant Position

Manager Technology Advisory

For our office in Hamburg, Germany, we are seeking highly motivated, technology-oriented people with a sound understanding of how technology supports business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advise our TIMES clients (Telco, IT, Media, E-Business, Service Provider) in challenging technology projects – be it large assignments as a program manager or the setup of very innovative green field solutions from scratch
  • Analyze client situation by identifying strategic and commercial objectives as well as functional requirements
  • Audit and assessment of infrastructures and organizations, their quality and relevance to the intended business
  • Recommend approach to achieve objectives (regarding commercial and technical aspects as well as timing issues)
  • Ensure that all planning elements (e.g. system structure, work breakdown structure) are included in the relevant phases
  • Devise suitable strategies for risk mitigation (elimination, reduction)
  • Preparation of RFPs and manage SW, vendor or system integrator selection
  • Contract negotiation regarding deliveries, financials and timing
  • Analyze, implement and realize approach
  • Ensure communication within sub projects and stakeholders
  • Onsite accountability for the respective engagement
  • Manage programs of work in accordance with projected timelines, budgets and quality standards
  • Leading/supervising the project team (onsite/offshore)

YOUR REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of respective experience in technological conceptual work, architectures and management of technology teams 
  • Bachelor’s degree; MBA or MS degree in related field preferred 
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making and program management skills experience with common tools and techniques 
  • Proven track record of managing and growing complex client relationships 
  • creativity to develop new, innovative solutions 
  • Experience in leading large international engagements (e. g. CRM, ERP, CMS) 
  • Successfully delivered business process optimization projects 
  • Industry/sector knowledge TIMES
  • Fluent German and English – both written and spoken 
  • Experience in onsite/offshore environments
  • Team player truly committed to working in a collaborative environment 
  • Dynamic
  • Communicative skills

We offer a permanent employment in an attractive, internationally growing business environment. We set a high value on performance-oriented compensation. Humor, team spirit and a work-life-balance are values that we live. Please direct your application and all relevant documents, including a copy of your CV, evaluations, references, and an indication of your desired salary to us via email or standard mail.