Head of Organization and Planning | Betriebswirt (m/w/d)

Job Summary

As the Head of Organization and Planning at Forschungszentrum Jülich, you will lead a department of approximately 33 employees across three specialized units. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chair of the Board, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency of the center's administrative and scientific management. Your daily responsibilities include strategic and operational goal setting, advising the executive board, overseeing quality management, and managing the center's core business and HR software systems, including SAP. You will drive the digitalization of internal processes and lead the professional development of your team. This position is unique as it sits at the intersection of high-level research infrastructure and administrative excellence, offering the opportunity to shape the organizational framework of a leading member of the Helmholtz Association. You will act as a key advisor to senior scientists and executives, requiring a blend of strategic foresight, technical affinity, and exceptional leadership skills.