Project Coordinator FOLIO | Projektkoordinator*in FOLIO (w/m/d) - Universitätsbibliothek

Technische Universität Ilmenau Land Thüringen

Ilmenau, Thüringen, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published May 7, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Project Coordinator for the FOLIO implementation, you will lead the transition from the legacy library management system to the modern, open-source FOLIO platform across Thuringian university libraries. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing the project team, coordinating system harmonization, analyzing library workflows, and overseeing data migration. You will act as the central communication hub between library staff, the library service center, and the international FOLIO community. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating documentation, conducting training sessions, and defining reporting requirements. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in library science, information science, or IT, who possesses strong project management skills and an affinity for technical infrastructure. You will be working in a collaborative, academic environment at the Technical University of Ilmenau, contributing to a significant digital infrastructure project that runs until the end of 2030.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Master or Diploma) in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science, IT-related fields, Public Administration, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience

  • Professional experience in project management required
  • Experience in IT project management is highly desirable
  • Practical experience with library management systems (BMS) and library workflows is preferred

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must provide proof of qualifications (certificates/degrees). Willingness to travel. Position is fixed-term until December 31, 2030. Full-time position.