Project Manager (f/m/d) in part‑time (20 hours/​week)

5 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

European XFEL

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

5 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

E-359

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

For our Project Management Office (PMO) we are looking for a

Project Manager (f/m/d) in part‑time (20 hours/​week)

The position

The temporary extension of the PMO is needed to provide advice and support to the Management Board on the implementation of our "Strategy 2030" on different project matters. To mitigate the accrued workload during that time, the PMO team (2 people) needs the assistance and support from the successful candidate to work on the usual project management tasks and take the lead on other operational projects. Tasks will include:

• Support in writing change requests, project requests, progress reports, closing reports, etc.
• Prepare reports regarding projects and programs for the management board (e.g. PMO project overview), for the annual report and for supervising bodies like Administrative and Finance Committee & Council (e.g. R&D Project Progress Report)
• Manage projects in the company and establish "best practices" in this function
• Contribute to the organization and execution of project management trainings provided by the PMO
• In the medium term, participation in aspects of the implementation of our "Strategy 2030" is expected

Requirements

• Solid professional experience in leading cross-functional project teams, preferably in a scientific or engineering environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion to learn as well as to teach and coach others
• Ability to work in and lead teams in a multilingual, multidisciplinary working environment, with English as the working language
• Knowledge of German language is considered a very useful asset
• An academic degree is considered an asset
• Experience in agile methods (like Scrum or Kanban) or change management is considered an asset
• Experience in budget management/​controlling is considered an asset

For additional information, please contact Gerd Wellenreuther ([email protected] ).

Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found here .

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

• family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30 days of vacation, 24th  and 31st  of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• generous company pension scheme (6,45 % of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number: E-359

Duration: This appointment is limited to 5 years.

Application

Please apply online  and provide a motivation letter next to a CV in English as well as reference letters in one single pdf-file.

The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.

Deadline: 5 May 2024

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany
www.xfel.eu

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Undergraduate

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

European XFEL GmbH

Country

Germany

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://122.rexx-server.com/rexx-hr/xfel/jobportal/Application/E-359-project-ma…

Contact

City

Schenefeld (Hamburg area)

Website

http://www.xfel.eu

Street

Holzkoppel 4

Postal Code

22869

STATUS: EXPIRED