Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, Project, System
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Temporary employment
- Location
- Erlangen
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead the IT service portal 'Aloysius', coordinate collaboration between universities, advance the service portal, and enhance the digital infrastructure through targeted user engagement and structural planning.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As Project Manager for the IT Service Portal "Aloysius" - Digital Infrastructure University Services (m/f/d), you are responsible for the technical and organizational management as well as the strategic development of the project.
- They coordinate the collaboration of the involved universities and project partners, shape the conceptual development of the service portal, and serve as the central contact person for CIOs, IT management, and relevant committees.
- The demand for digital services at Bavarian universities is continuously increasing.
- At the same time, many IT services are still provided locally and with high individual effort.
- This is where the 'Aloysius' project begins: the goal is to establish a central service portal that provides secure and user-friendly access to federated digital services.
- This project makes an important contribution to cross-university collaboration and to strengthening the digital sovereignty of Bavarian universities.
- Project management and coordination of the "Aloysius" project, including planning, steering, and tracking of project goals, milestones, and work packages, as well as central technical alignment with project stakeholders.
- Perception of the role as the central contact person for CIOs and IT management of Bavarian universities for federated services, as well as coordination of cross-university collaboration with the preparation of project-specific reporting for the Digital Network Bavaria and the responsible State Ministry.
- Conceptualization, organization, and evaluation of user engagement, particularly through structured requirements gathering, workshops, and feedback formats, as well as the development and implementation of appropriate measures to promote awareness and establish the service portal.
- Maintenance of the service catalog of services offered via "Aloysius" as well as evaluation and coordination of the integration of additional services, taking into account the project goals and requirements of the participating universities.
- Coordination of technical consultations with the IT Law department on data protection issues, as well as participation in the development and coordination of billing models, service descriptions, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Conceptual involvement in the development of a sustainable governance structure as well as a long-term operational and financing model for "Aloysius" in close coordination with the technical operations and the involved institutions.
- Technical conception and strategic development of "Aloysius" in accordance with the specifications of the project approval, particularly with regard to user orientation, sustainable operational structures, and the prospective cross-country interoperability.
- Coordination of user-centered design of access routes, incorporating expertise from Human-Centered Software Engineering, and translating the resulting requirements into the technical development of the service portal.
- Active representation and technical coordination of the project in relevant university-wide committees and working groups of the Digital Consortium Bavaria, particularly in the AK IdM Bavaria as well as in CIO and chancellor meetings, and collaboration with LRZ and the involved partner universities.
- Perception of occasional business trips within the scope of project and committee work (usually about one day per month).
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed university degree (Master/Diploma [University]) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of IT project management methods and proficient use of common tools for planning, controlling, and documenting projects.
- Basic understanding of federated identity and access management systems and related standards, such as SAML2, OIDC, or Shibboleth, as well as their organizational contexts, is advantageous.
- Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint).
- Very good German skills (at least C1 level) as well as good English skills (at least B1 level).
- Strong independent and creative skills as well as high motivation and communication skills.
- Conceptual, responsible, and independent working style as well as a strong hands-on mentality and team spirit.
Experience
- Relevant professional experience in the IT environment, ideally in project management or in coordinating complex IT projects.
- Experience in the structured coordination of complex alignment processes as well as in the conception, moderation, and follow-up of workshops.
- Experience in target group-oriented communication and collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, especially with subject matter experts, IT managers, and decision-making bodies.
- Experience in designing governance, operational, or financing models for organization-wide IT services is desirable.
- Experience in communicating with various stakeholders, such as university leadership, IT management, and committees.
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What we offer
- Regular step increases and salary progression according to the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L) or remuneration according to BayBesG, as well as additional annual special payments.
- Annual leave entitlement of 30 days per calendar year for a five-day workweek, with additional days off on December 24th and 31st.
- Flexible working time arrangements and models, as well as the possibility to compensate overtime with time off.
- Company pension scheme as well as asset-building benefits.
- Family-friendly environment with holiday and childcare services.
- Home office generally possible after onboarding.
- Comprehensive onboarding by a dedicated team.
- Team activities.
- Collegial working environment with a very good corporate atmosphere.
- Office spaces within walking distance of public transportation.
- Active health management.
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About Your Employer
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
The Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is one of the largest universities in Germany, with five faculties, over 600 professorships and more than 38,000 students. Founded in 1743, the FAU is a renowned research institution with a long tradition of excellence.
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- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Education System
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Project management IT service portal Aloysius
- Location
- Erlangen
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
