Project manager

The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute e.V. (FLI) in Jena is a research institution in the Leibniz Association that is jointly funded by the federal government and the state of Thuringia. The internationally renowned, highly competitive research activities of the FLI are focused on the biomedical causes of ageing. Scientists from over 40 countries are researching the molecular basis of ageing and the development of age-associated diseases. The aim is to create the basis for new therapeutic approaches to improve health in old age (

For upcoming IT projects, we are looking for a creative and committed project manager (m/f/d) who will work with us to further develop digitalization in administration:

Project manager (m/f/d) ERP and change projects
Job ID: 24/09
Application until 30.09.2024

The smooth running of science and research at the FLI requires a high level of transparency in administrative processes. As a service provider for science, the administration department makes a significant contribution to the work of researchers at the FLI. The Project Manager (m/f/d) is to take on a central role as a bridge builder (m/f/d) between the specialist areas of administration and IT as a process manager (m/f/d). With extensive know-how in ERP, CRM and HR modules as well as an affinity for data and data structures, he or she should energetically drive forward the change projects and process implementation.

Your tasks:

• Responsibility for the conversion / upgrade of the SAP environment to a (new) ERP system
• Implementation of project management for the timely introduction of a modern ERP and HR system
• Coordination and moderation of the interface between the specialist departments, the key users and the implementation partners
• Planning work steps and creating and communicating project plans
• Organization and management of project meetings
• Recognizing risks and critical project progress and communicating them
• Recognizing weaknesses and potential for improvement in the processes
• Modeling efficient processes in close cooperation with the specialist departments in the context of digital transformation

Your profile:

• Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, business informatics or a similar course of study
• Several years of relevant professional experience in working with ERP and/or HR systems and their functionality as well as a very good process understanding of an operational process organization
• Sound experience in project management / project leadership as well as in classic and/or agile methodology; experience in managing complex (ERP) implementation projects desirable
• Very good communication skills in both German and English
• Analytical, conceptually strong and process-oriented way of working, paired with a confident and engaging demeanor
• Mastery of common tools of the trade, such as MS Office programs or project management software

We offer:

• A varied and versatile job in a motivated team, an international working environment and a secure workplace - equipped with a laptop and state-of-the-art technology - embedded in the Beutenberg Campus in Jena (see also:
• Employment contract in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L), full-time or part-time, initially limited to two years
• Remuneration in accordance with the TV-L, depending on qualifications and experience, an additional annual special payment (Christmas bonus), 30 working days' vacation per calendar year, two days off on 24/31 December, performance bonus system and an attractive company pension scheme with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
• Flexible working time models: flexitime, mobile working, a family-friendly working environment that enables a healthy work-life balance, company health management
• Promoting talent is important to us: We provide support with various qualification and further training opportunities; use of the Haufe knowledge databases and the Haufe learning platform with numerous different online courses

Application:

Please apply online via our application portal by 30.09.2024.

Incoming applications will be evaluated on the basis of professional qualifications. Talents will be considered for employment regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

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