The Technical University (TU) Graz is a technical-scientific research institution rich in tradition based in Austria. TU Graz is an international top performer in all its five Fields of Expertise, capitalising on intense collaborations with industry and other research facilities worldwide. Within the European higher education landscape, TU Graz is a strong player in attracting talent and resources.

The Institute for Interactive Systems and Data Science at Graz University of Technology has an open position, available from 1st May 2020 (earlier possible) for an initial fixed-term of 1.5 years, for a

Project Manager

Full time (40h/week).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordination and management of projects supporting research data management
  • Defining tasks, deliverables, scope and goals for projects
  • Creation of the project plan in coordination with project partners
  • Communication with different stakeholders and project partners
  • Time, budget and resource planning as well as tracking within the project
  • Presentation of project results
  • Team coordination and prioritization of activities within the project
  • Reporting (e.g. support in creating deliverables)
  • Active exchange of knowledge within the team
  • Communication of complex issues to all stakeholders
  • Project meetings with project partners in Austria

Required skills and experience

  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Solution-oriented thinking
  • Interest and/or knowledge in research data management
  • Very good written and spoken English and German language skills

Desirable skills and experience

  • Completed academic studies (masters or diploma) in project management or a related subject
  • Experience and qualifications in project management

Classification

Job Grading in Accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement: IIIa (higher school certificate, equivalent to Matura) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade. The gross salary for this position amounts to a minimum of € 2116,60/month, 14x per year.
IIIa (academic degree) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade. The gross salary for this position amounts to a minimum of € 2673,10/month, 14x per year.

To apply, please send your full CV, a covering letter explaining your suitedness for this role as well as any other supporting documents to Graz University of Technology, Graz, Institute for Interactive Systems and Data Science, for the attention of Gabriele Leitner, Inffeldgasse 16c/I, A-8010 Graz: gabriele.leitnernoSpam@tugraz.at, specifying the position. Review of applications will begin as of now and continue until the position is filled.

In case of questions, please contact Tony Ross-Hellauer: ross-hellauernoSpam@tugraz.at