Technical Manager R&D (f/m/d)

At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

Are you a proactive professional fluent in German with a passion for customer interaction and cutting-edge technologies? At CRONON and IONOS, we are seeking a dynamic Technical Account Manager / Project Manager. In this pivotal role, you will gather requirements, implement solutions, and address emerging challenges, all while building strong relationships with our valued clients.

Tasks

• Technical leadership and active participation in funded research projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, IPCEI-CIS, Digital Europe), including architectural decisions, technical deliverables, and work package management.
• Design of sovereign, secure, and scalable cloud architectures for R&D use cases (e.g., AI/HPC, Data Spaces, Edge Computing, Web3, Cybersecurity, Sovereign Cloud).
• Creation and prioritization of epics and user stories, as well as responsibility for the technical backlog in close coordination with research partners and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct workshops, perform requirement analysis, and derive technical designs for consortia, internal stakeholders, and public clients.
• Serve as a central interface and technical point of contact for internal teams, project partners, subcontractors, and representatives from the EU and authorities; manage communication, risks, and dependencies.
• Evaluate new technologies and incorporate relevant findings into product roadmaps; represent the company in professional circles, working groups, and conferences.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in IT and excellent German and English language skills.
• Several years of experience in designing and implementing cloud architectures (compute, storage, network, IAM, security) and proficiency with common architecture design tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Lucidchart).
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, container technologies, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in creating and prioritizing backlogs (epics, user stories) and working at the interface between product, engineering, research, and external partners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Independent, structured, and results-oriented working style with a quick grasp of new technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, decision-making ability, and a good understanding of technological and business contexts in innovation projects.
• Experience in EU or national R&D projects, especially in managing technical work packages, deliverables, and consortium coordination, is advantageous.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

About IONOS

IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productivity portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one-stop shop' for all digitalization needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and do-it-yourself solutions, from e-commerce to online marketing tools. In addition, the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve. 

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.