Project Manager Broadband/FTTx (m/f/d)

• Location: Ehingen on the Danube, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Remote/Hybrid/On-Site Policy: Hybrid – up to 2 home-office days/week, 3+ days on-site
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience
• Language Requirement: German C1 (spoken & written); English ≥ B1
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Skills Required: Project Management
• Industry: Telecommunications / Fiber optic infrastructure
• Positions Available: 7

Company Mission

Their vision is to create the largest inter-municipal fiber optic network in Europe, where people benefit from fast internet access.

To get closer to their vision, they are pushing ahead with the subsidized, municipal expansion of high-speed fiber optic internet in all municipalities within the OEW association area. This will enable even underserved regions, which are otherwise neglected, to have a digital future and make them fast, future-proof, and digital.

As a 360° service provider, they apply for funding and handle the tendering and organization of construction companies. They also subsequently manage the leasing to the network operators.

Core Values

Their values ​​and code of conduct reflect their fundamental principles and serve as a guide for their daily actions, as well as for realizing their vision and mission. Together, they cultivate a culture in which everyone feels respected, supported, and motivated. This forms the foundation of theirr collaboration.

Their daily collaboration is based on their values, which they have jointly decided upon and developed:
- Zuverlässigkeit - Reliability
- Vertrauen - Trust
- Respekt - Respect
- Transparenz - Transparency
- Spaß - Fun
- Mut - Courage
- Teamwork

• Independent management of projects in subsidized broadband expansion – from planning to acceptance
• Coordination of communication between all project participants (including civil engineering companies, planning offices, cities/municipalities)
• Monitoring and control of project goals with regard to time, budget, quality and compliance with funding requirements
• Ensuring and overseeing the tendering process and awarding of planning and construction services
• Regular reporting to internal stakeholders and management
• Ensuring compliance with all funding conditions
• Support in the strategic development of expansion projects and processes

• Completed studies in civil engineering, industrial engineering, a comparable degree or completed vocational training with several years of professional experience
• Several years of professional experience in the field of network, civil engineering or broadband expansion
• Experience in project management / project leadership and sound professional experience in the execution and control of projects including supplier management
• Experience with planning and tendering procedures
• Ideally, initial knowledge of how to use grant funding
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner, as well as strong communication, expressiveness, and assertiveness skills
• Safe handling of Microsoft Office products
• Proficient German language skills, both spoken and written

• They offer you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of infrastructure in southern Germany. They will be responsible for the largest municipal broadband network in Europe!
• The task promises a broad field with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• They offer you attractive remuneration as well as many additional benefits such as a company pension scheme.
• Your work-life balance is important to uthem That's why they offer flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave. With them, you can also turn your home into your office for even greater flexibility.
• They provide you with high-quality technical equipment for your work.
• A company car is available to you, as well as other exciting benefits that you can choose from.

Why Work With Them

▪ Shape Europe’s largest municipal fibre network in a young, well-funded organisation
▪ Job security of a public employer with strong pension & company car
▪ Modern hybrid culture and flat hierarchies
▪ High autonomy owning county-wide projects with real community impact