The University of Mannheim is one of the leading universities in Germany with currently around 12,000 students at five faculties. In particular, the economic and social sciences belong to the top group nationally and internationally. The University of Mannheim offers its over 2,600 employees an exciting working environment with numerous benefits. ENGAGE.EU is an alliance of ten leading European universities in the fields of economic and social sciences. The ENGAGE.EU office is responsible for coordinating alliance activities at the University of Mannheim and is assigned to the department I – research matters and quality management in the central administration. As of 01.01.2027, a full-time position is held at Division I - Research Affairs and Quality Management. Projektmanager (m/w/d) to occupy. The full-time office is expected to be suspended until 31 December 2027 for the representation of maternity/parent period. The interviews are expected to take place in the last week of November. ENGAGE.EU is an alliance of ten leading European universities in the fields of economic and social sciences, with the aim of addressing societal challenges of our time, such as digitalization, sustainable economic systems, security and stability in Europe. For the coordination of ENGAGE.EU activities at the University of Mannheim, we are looking for a person experienced in project management with an interest in conceptual work in an international context. Key data Start: 01.01.2027 Period: up to 31.12.2027 for the representation of maternity/parent period Grouping: E 13 TV-L BW Hours/week: 39.5 hours, the place is basically partable Place of work: Mannheim, Downtown Application deadline: 18.11.2026 Reference number: VP-505

As a key* contact for all ENGAGE.EU work packages at the University of Mannheim, you are responsible for the coordination, organisation and implementation of ENGAGE.EU activities at the University. You take care of the ENGAGE.EU internal communication, ensure the flow of information between the various work packages and are responsible for the design and implementation of ENGAGE.EU events at the University of Mannheim. In addition, you represent the University of Mannheim with respect to the alliance partners in the ENGAGE.EU Management Team, are responsible for monitoring the project results and reporting at the University of Mannheim and communicate the results of the work packages to the university management. You will work closely with the responsible proctor, the lines of the individual ENGAGE.EU work packages, the ENGAGE.EU Management Team and the non-university partners of ENGAGE.EU in Mannheim and the surrounding area. In addition, you are responsible for the management and further development of the team of the ENGAGE.EU office at the University of Mannheim.

completed scientific studies (master or comparable); knowledge of English in word and writing, further knowledge of foreign languages of advantage; relevant experience in project management in the international university context; very good knowledge of administrative and internal processes; relevant experience in working in international and intercultural teams; very good knowledge of the national and EU funding landscape in the field of ‘European University Alliances’; experience in building new project structures; knowledge of change management of advantage; experience in the application, implementation and implementation of EU projects; independent, responsible operation

a public service employment in an attractive university environment a versatile and varied activity in an international environment with a variety of design options a pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated team Flexible working time and job location models (lead time, teleworking) Family friendly university Positive working climate Sports programme for all employees Operational health promotion Central location in Mannheim city centre Applications for severely disabled persons are preferably taken into account with appropriate suitability. The University of Mannheim seeks to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and therefore expressly requests qualified women to apply. .