Project Manager - High-Brilliance Neutron Source (HBS) Project at Forschungszentrum Jülich

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a project manager to collaborate closely with project coordinators and manage various stakeholder interactions. Candidates should have a completed degree in relevant fields and proven expertise in project management methods. The role offers flexible working options and aims for a permanent position after a 2-year contract.

Leistungen

Flexible working time models

Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure

Company pension scheme with employer contribution

Annual bonus and capital-forming benefits

Qualifikationen

• Proven expertise in project management methods (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI) and experience with digital project management tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a structured, process-oriented approach.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and flexible attitude.

Aufgaben

• Close collaboration with project coordinator on tasks and decision implementation.
• Preparation of project reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Manage project progress and identify potential risks.

Kenntnisse

Project management methods

Fluent German

Fluent English

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Completed university degree (bachelor) in natural sciences, engineering, business administration, or comparable discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Work group

JCNS - Jülich Centre for Neutron Science

Area of research

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description

Your Job

• Close collaboration with the project coordinator on administrative and organizational tasks, as well as support in implementing decisions
• Preparation of project reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Continuous oversight and management of the HBS project’s progress
• Identification of potential project risks and development of strategies for risk mitigation
• Ensuring efficient information flow between the project coordinator, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners

Your Profile

• Completed university degree (bachelor) in natural sciences, engineering, business administration, or a comparable discipline
• Proven expertise in project management methods (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI) and experience with digital project management tools
• Strong organizational and communication skills, analytical thinking, and a structured, process-oriented approach
• Fluent German and English skills in both spoken and written form
• Teamwork, reliability, independent work, strong communication skills, and flexibility

Our Offer

We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:

• MEANINGFUL TASKS: A responsible position in a forward-looking research project of national significance
• TEAM & ENVIRONMENT: You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• INFRASTRUCTURE: Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and innovative technologies
• WORK-LIFE-BALANCE: The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• PERSPECTIVE: After a 2-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to hire you on a permanent basis. Let’s use this time to find out how well we fit together
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 9b – 11 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to your basic salary, you will receive an annual bonus and capital-forming benefits

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey