Project Director - Data Center Infrastructure | Project Director - RZ-Infrastruktur (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

Meckenheim, Rheinland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 17, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Project Director for Data Center Infrastructure, you will lead a high-stakes, complex IT project dedicated to the serial production of deployable data centers for the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Based in Cologne, Bonn, Meckenheim, or Frankfurt, you will manage a nationwide project organization of over 100 employees, overseeing subcontractors, suppliers, and internal specialists. Your daily responsibilities include strategic project planning, controlling milestones and dependencies, and resolving conflicts regarding resources and budgets. You will act as a key liaison between program management and external stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of stable and secure IT services that enhance national defense capabilities. This role is particularly attractive for experienced leaders looking to work on large-scale digitalization efforts within a mission-critical environment, offering a high degree of responsibility, 30 days of vacation, and flexible working arrangements to balance professional and private life.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in IT project management with a focus on infrastructure
  • Minimum 3 years of experience leading large and complex IT infrastructure projects
  • Extensive experience in the integrative leadership of project organizations with 100+ employees
  • Proven track record in managing subcontractors, suppliers, and complex development activities
  • Experience in structured, methodical working within complex program environments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel nationwide to customer sites and internal team meetings is required. Must be eligible for work in a security-sensitive environment related to the German Federal Armed Forces.