Analytics Consultant (m/f/x)

May we introduce you to your new team:

We are dynamic, versatile team players who are always on the lookout for the best solution. In our agile project teams, we therefore combine our expertise in operations research, software development, and consulting to solve real-world problems using complex mathematical optimization methods. Using our OPTANO platform, we develop customized software for successful companies such as automotive manufacturers, airlines, and leading strategy consultancies. We have been growing steadily since our founding in 2009. Our team in Paderborn now comprises over 60 employees.

Sound interesting? Here are your responsibilities with us:

As Analytics Consultant (m/f/x) you will take on responsibility for individual software projects in which mathematical optimization is at the heart of the solution. You’ll work closely with clients, consultants, OR specialists, and software developers to help turn complex planning and decision-making problems into practical software solutions.

Your responsibilities will span the entire development project:

Together with our clients, you will define requirements, goals, decision-making criteria, and constraints for optimization solutions
You analyze complex planning and decision-making problems in a structured manner and translate them into viable optimization and software concepts
Working closely with OR specialists and software developers, you will evaluate proposed solutions in terms of their business relevance, technical feasibility, and economic viability
You translate customer requirements into clear concepts, specifications, user stories, and work packages for the project team
You will confidently lead project teams of 2 to 5 employees and manage scope, schedule, quality, risks, and communication
You will facilitate workshops and coordination sessions with clients, departments, IT, management, and development teams in a goal-oriented manner
You use appropriate AI tools to efficiently support analysis, documentation, and quality assurance tasks
You will support our sales team with your technical expertise, for example by providing solution outlines as well as feasibility and effort estimates

And here's what you'll need to know:

Even though we consider soft skills and good teamwork to be essential, a few professional skills are necessary to succeed as a Analytics Consultant (m/f/x) to contribute to our team:

Several years of experience in consulting, project management, requirements engineering, business analysis, or product ownership in the context of software, analytics, or optimization projects
A solid understanding of mathematical optimization or operations research—in particular, an intuition for which problems are suitable for optimization and where typical feasibility boundaries lie
Ability to analyze complex customer problems and translate them into modelable requirements, decision-making logic, constraints, and target values
A very good understanding of software development processes and the collaboration between the client, the consulting team, the operations team, and the development team
Confident demeanor when interacting with customers, as well as excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work, with a good sense of priorities, effort, benefits, and feasibility
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

Experience in the following areas is a plus, but not a requirement:

As Analytics Consultant (m/f/x) it is also occasionally necessary to visit customers onsite. We strive to ensure that our team’s travel commitments are as compatible as possible with their personal lives.

Why choose OPTANO? Take it to the next level with you!

With us, you’ll have the chance to apply your technical expertise and ideas to exciting and challenging tasks every day. Our goal is to make OPTANO even better with you! In our team, we embrace flat hierarchies and communicate with each other in a friendly and direct manner. The atmosphere is focused on the task at hand yet lighthearted over a slice of cake on Pi Day.

Collaboration as equals and an excellent work environment are key to our success! That’s why we offer you:

Flexible work hours and working from home
Option for remote work
Time off in lieu of overtime, as agreed
Systematic support for professional development (including through a mentoring program)
Bright offices with excellent amenities

Unfortunately, there isn't enough space here to list everything—you can find more information in the Careers section.

The employment contract for this position is for full-time, permanent employment, and the position is available immediately. However, we are very flexible and are open to part-time arrangements and a later start date. As a dynamic, growing company, we are interested in a long-term partnership.