EMBL Heidelberg is looking for a project manager to join the Health and Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim Data Space. The Health and Life Science Alliance is building an inter-institutional data space to facilitate data sharing, joint data analyses, and seamless integration with existing projects and data ecosystems. Our platform will empower researchers to collaborate across institutions, utilizing cloud and on-premise computing and storage resources to drive scientific innovation. Your Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to coordinate the implementation of the Health and Life Science Alliance Data Space. You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting of this multi-stakeholder project, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with research and institutional priorities. Your role will be central in managing cross-functional teams, facilitating communication, and maintaining alignment between technical development and project objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage project plans, milestones, and budgets in coordination with technical and institutional stakeholders. Facilitate regular communication across development teams, alliance partners, and administrative units. Track progress, identify risks, and coordinate mitigation strategies. Organize and lead meetings, reviews, and workshops to ensure transparency and engagement. Support reporting to funding agencies and project governance bodies. Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and institutional policies. Serve as a key contact point for stakeholders, users, and collaborating organizations. You have: Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field. Experience managing complex, interdisciplinary IT or research infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and cloud-based solutions. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., YouTrack, ClickUp, Jira, Confluence). Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and teams. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent). Experience in academic research environments or publicly funded projects. Knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR). Background or familiarity with health/life sciences research data. What we offer: A strategic coordination role in a transformative research initiative. A collaborative, mission-driven work environment. Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid). Competitive salary and benefits. Professional development and training opportunities. Length of contract: 2 years Salary Grade: 5 starting at 4.031 EUR/ month (after tax and before 12.05% EMBL social security deduction) About the Health Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim The Health Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim strives to promote research and innovation through synergy – by bridging world-leading life science and biomedical research institutions and by bringing together a highly diverse range of disciplines and a cluster of top researchers. Heidelberg University with its faculties of Medicine, Biosciences, and Engineering Sciences, the University Hospital Heidelberg (UKHD) and the University Hospital Mannheim (UMM), the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the Max-Planck-Institute for Medical Research (MPImR), and the Central Institute for Mental Health (ZI Mannheim) have the common goal to develop the Rhine-Neckar region into a world-leading innovation hub by supporting cutting-edge research and promoting transfer of knowledge into new diagnostics and therapeutics. The participating research institutions are located at the heart of a highly dynamic urban economic and industrial area embedded in a beautiful region with high quality of life. Why join us EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy. Enjoy lots of benefits: Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Flexible working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus (select sites), on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance. For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here What else you need to know International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page, to find out more. EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities. How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date. Closing Date 31/07/2025