Project Associate, Smart City Initiative (un:box cologne) | Projektmitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) un:box cologne

Job Summary

This role, based in Cologne's Office for Digitalization and Information Technology, focuses on driving the "un:box cologne" smart city project, which aims to elevate the city's digitalization efforts in collaboration with public, private, and civil sectors. The Project Associate will primarily support project management by implementing developed project ideas, offering technical consultation, and overseeing project steering, documentation, and reporting. Key responsibilities include preparing economic feasibility calculations and managing the procurement processes for necessary hardware, software, and services. Candidates must possess a university degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, IT, or Law) and demonstrated experience in IT project execution and quality management. This is a unique opportunity to apply strong IT knowledge (networks, security, accessibility) and strategic thinking to shape a sustainable and smart future for Cologne. The position is full-time and temporary until December 31, 2026.