Job description: IT Project Manager Digital Communication (f/m/x)

102904

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Your work provides the foundation for scientific discoveries with real impact, shaping the future of health.
The Communications & Strategic Relations (COMS) department is responsible for positioning the entire research center among relevant target groups, developing and implementing sophisticated communication measures with and for our excellent researchers – across all communication channels. In this way, we increase both the visibility of scientific achievements and the attractiveness of Helmholtz Munich as an employer and as a preferred cooperation partner for other research institutions, university hospitals, and companies. A wide range of information services for patients, children, and young people completes our portfolio.

To strengthen our Website Communication and Development team, we are looking for an IT Project Manager Digital Communication (f/m/x) to start as soon as possible.

Your tasks

• You will take on the operational management and implementation of a website project and coordinate internal teams, external service providers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
• You will develop strategies and action plans to achieve the project objectives.
• You will be responsible for meeting timelines (milestones), budgets, and quality standards, including monitoring and reporting (e.g., via status reports).
• You will develop a communication strategy for various internal stakeholders and implement it operationally.
• You will create a training concept for internal webmasters and manage its implementation.

Your profile

• You have a university degree in communications/media, a technical or scientific field, or possess a comparable qualification.
• You have several years of experience in project management (traditional/agile/hybrid), ideally with a technical background, e.g., digital transformation projects or website relaunches.
• You have experience working with content management systems (ideally TYPO3).
• You are fluent in German and English.
• You are highly organized and stand out through a structured working style, strategic thinking, and strong conceptual skills.
• You work as a team player and are skilled in working with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and hierarchical levels.

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term until 31.10.2027.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: "We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful."

Get to know us

Benefits

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi-time models
• Personal Development: Continuous education and training
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• Family Support: child care, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• Retirement Provision: Company pension plan

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Meike-Jana Becker, +49 89 31873996, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers
• Contact details for at least two referees

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

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Communications and Strategic Relations

85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.