Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Location
- Leipzig, Bonn
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- Project
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Contract Type
- Temporary employment
Job Summary
In this position, you will coordinate national and international research and technology projects, manage project progress, and optimize the use of digital tools and AI applications.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As part of our team at the new FKIE location in Leipzig and in the project offices in Saxony, you will actively participate in the operational implementation of research, development, and technology projects – shaping the daily project activities at the intersection of science, industry, and security authorities.
- The coordination of national and international projects from initiation to successful completion is your responsibility and ensures a smooth process across all project phases.
- You always keep track of project progress, milestones, resources, and budgets; and proactively and solution-orientedly manage deviations.
- As a central communication hub, you connect scientific teams with partners from the defense industry as well as public clients, ensuring clear and efficient communication.
- With a keen eye for efficiency, you continuously develop and optimize internal project management standards and digital tools - including the use of artificial intelligence.
- Accurate status reports, meaningful presentations, and the creation of usage reports for funding agencies and clients complete your diverse range of tasks.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Successfully completed university degree (Diploma or Master's) in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Behavioral, Social, and Human Sciences.
Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of common project management methods (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, agile approaches) as well as proficient handling of PM software and AI applications.
- Fluent German and English skills in spoken and written form, combined with a confident demeanor when dealing with security-sensitive stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Office, AI tools, and modern collaboration and information systems.
- In addition, you possess a strong interest in issues of national and international security, the ability to quickly understand complex technological contexts, as well as a high level of motivation, initiative, and sense of responsibility.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in operational project management, ideally in the context of publicly funded research, the security and defense industry, or within government agencies (federal, state, municipal).
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What we offer
- As a Project Manager, you will be part of a dedicated and collegial team that provides comprehensive support to you even during the onboarding process.
- At Fraunhofer FKIE, we foster a family-friendly and international culture.
- We offer the possibility of flexible working hours and remote work to accommodate individual needs.
- We offer you personal development opportunities through training programs, company pension schemes (VBL), and access to a discounted Germany Job Ticket.
- The positions are limited until December 31, 2029, within the scope of a project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) based on a resolution of the German Bundestag.
- The weekly working hours amount to 39 hours.
- The positions can also be filled part-time.
- Employment, compensation, and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD).
- Additionally, Fraunhofer may grant performance- and success-based variable compensation components.
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About Your Employer
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
The Fraunhofer Society is the largest organization for applied research in Europe. We align our research fields with people's needs: health, safety, communication, mobility, energy and the environment. We are creative and design technology. We design products, improve processes and open up new avenues.
Description
- Company Size
- 250+ Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Science, Research
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- Location
- Leipzig, Bonn
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
