MQV – Project Manager 80%–100% (m/f/d)

Munich Quantum Valley; Garching bei München; On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Subsidy for public transport

Dynamic international atmosphere

Job summary

A research institution specializing in quantum technologies is seeking a Project Manager to support scientific management and manage project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a STEM field or business administration, excellent German and English skills, and prior project management experience. This role offers a dynamic international environment with flexible working hours and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed university degree in the STEM field or business administration.
• First professional experience or completed Ph.D. is an advantage.
• Good German and business fluent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the scientific management.
• Manage project tasks, including documentation and reporting.
• Organize Site Visits and scientific events.
• Independently manage scheduling, organization and coordination of site visits, workshops, meetings and colloquia.
• Represent MQV at events and be contact person for Bavaria-wide partners.

Skills

Project management

Moderation skills

Organizational talent

Networking

Good German

Business fluent English

Knowledge of MS Office

English proficiency

Education

University degree in STEM or business administration

Ph.D. (advantage)

Tools

Project management software

LaTeX

MS Project

Office suite

Job description

Munich Quantum Valley (www.munich-quantum-valley.de) promotes quantum science and quantum technologies in Bavaria with the primary goal of developing and operating competitive quantum computers. It connects research, industry, research funding and the public: Munich Quantum Valley supports an efficient transfer of knowledge from research to industry, establishes a network with international reach and offers educational programs for schools, universities and companies. The office, which will be located at Forschungscampus Garching, is looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible.

The position is initially assigned to the MPQ and limited until the end of 2026. Subject to expertise and funding, continued employment at MQV gGmbH for three years is desired.

Your responsibilities include:

• Active support of the scientific management
• Taking on project management tasks including follow-ups of milestones and deliverables and documentation of project-related activities, reports, and protocols
• Budget enquiries and financial reports
• Independently manage the scheduling, organization, and coordination of Site Visits, scientific workshops, technical meetings, and colloquia, while actively supporting the implementation of these scientific events
• Representation of MQV at various events
• Act as contact person for Bavaria-wide MQV partners

What you should bring:

• Successfully completed university degree in the STEM field or business administration, or a comparable course of study
• First professional experience or completed Ph.D. is an advantage
• Good German and business fluent written and spoken English skills
• Moderation skills, the ability to network including willingness to travel
• A forward-thinking, diligent, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Profound knowledge of MS Office. Prior experience with project management software and LaTeX is desired.
• Organizational talent, confident presentation skills, flexibility, and ability to work in a team

What we offer you:

• Exciting tasks in a science-oriented international working environment
• Individual working hours as part of a flexitime system, part-time possible
• Remuneration according to qualifications and professional suitability up to max. EG 13
• Pension scheme through the Federal and State Pension Institution
• Favorable rates for insurance and public transport (subsidy for the Deutschlandjobticket)
• Open, stimulating, dynamic, and international atmosphere; scientific flair

The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity. Applications from women are encouraged. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference for employment, if their qualifications are essentially the same.

The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and will be kept open until filled.

If we have caught your interest, please apply via our online web tool with your informative documents (cover letter, CV, references), the preferred scope of the position and your possible starting date.