Job in Germany: Project Portfolio Manager

Kiel University contributes to solving the major challenges of our time in the fields of health, the changing environment and culture, nutrition and energy through research, teaching and knowledge transfer.

In this way, it secures peace and preserves the basis of life for future generations.

The Digital Office at Kiel University is a newly established staff unit and the driving force behind the strategic development and implementation of the CAU's digital strategy.

As a university-wide interface, we work closely with all central and decentralized institutions involved in the digital transformation.

Our mission is to shape this challenging change process at the university in a holistic, forward-looking and collaborative way.

To this end, we are looking for a*n at the earliest possible date

Project Portfolio Manager

Establishment :

Digital Office staff unit

Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel

Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4

24118 Kiel

Scope : 38.7 hours (100 %)

38.7 hours (100 %)

Remuneration :

up to pay group 13 TV-L (if the collective agreement and personal requirements are met)

Appointment period :

at the earliest possible date, initially limited until 31.12.2029

An application without a cover letter is expressly desired.

Application deadline :

08.12.2024

Your tasks :

Management of the project portfolio of digitization projects :

• Coordination of the alignment of the project portfolio with the strategic goals and guidelines of the university
• Process improvement, identification and implementation of best practices
• Planning and implementation of quality standards for all projects
• Analysis of change needs and requirements and support in strategy development and implementation

Deputy management of the project to introduce an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system :

• Supporting the project management and sub-project management in the execution of project tasks
• Representation of the project management

Your profile :

• University degree (Bachelor's, Master's or Diploma) with expertise in at least one of the following areas : Science management, business informatics, quality management, e-government, organizational management and change management
• Extensive knowledge and several years of professional experience in the context of digitization projects
• High strategic thinking ability
• High analytical ability, the ability to work conceptually and to present complex issues simply to decision-makers and users from outside the field, as well as a confident manner and excellent communication skills

Personal skills :

Please send us an informative CV including a self-assessment of your key competencies in the areas of 'project management', 'change management', 'communication' and 'teamwork'.

Carry out the assessment based on a scale from 1 (low competence level) to 5 (very high competence level).

Desirable are :

• Portfolio management skills, including the identification, evaluation and prioritization of projects
• Knowledge of IT and digitalization projects in the context of ERP systems and / or other systems
• Knowledge and experience in process management and IT-supported process modeling
• Experience in the management of digitalization projects
• Experience with change processes and in organizational development

We offer :

• A flexible and modern working environment - As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in an open and collaborative working environment based on the desk-sharing concept
• a varied, independent and diverse role in a committed, innovative environment with the opportunity to help shape developments
• Collectively agreed remuneration incl. special annual payment
• A good work-life balance thanks to the option of variable working hours
• Employee conditions (e.g. canteen, university sports)
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Job ticket for public transport
• A company pension scheme with a high co-payment by the employer
• a secure job with the country and a university environment with a lively and international atmosphere
• Numerous opportunities for further training

Contact

Dr. Veronika Penner Chief Digital Officer

Head of Digital Office

We look forward to receiving your online application via our portal.

Unfortunately, applications by other means cannot be considered.

Kiel University sees itself as a modern and cosmopolitan employer. We welcome your application regardless of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity.

We promote gender equality. Women will be given priority if they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance.

This job advertisement is aimed equally at employees of the state of Schleswig-Holstein and external applicants.

Kiel University is committed to the employment of people with disabilities : Applications from severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status are given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

We expressly welcome applications from people with a migration background.