Technische Universität Wien

Senior Site Manager (all genders) with active project management responsibilities Full-time (40 hours/week) limited to 3 years with the option of extension

Permanent - Wien

Gepostet: 10/03/2026

TU-ID: 9 264720 Senior Site Manager (all genders) with active project... mehr ansehen

TU-ID: 9 264720 Senior Site Manager (all genders) with active project management responsibilities Full-time (40 hours/week) limited to 3 years with the option of extension TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society. The newly founded Institute for Green Technologies & Innovation / Europa Campus Hainburg, an organizational unit of the Faculty of Technical Chemistry at TU Wien, is seeking to fill a position as Senior Site Manager (all genders) with active project management responsibilities, independent budgetary responsibility, and organizational leadership skills in the form of a fixed-term contract, expected to start in April 2026 for 40 hours per week. Place of work: TU Wien, initially: Campus Getreidemarkt, Getreidemarkt 9, A-1060 Vienna; later Europa-Campus Hainburg Under the organizational leadership of the Faculty of Technical Chemistry, TU Wien is currently pursuing the establishment of an external campus in Hainburg upon invitation of the province of Lower Austria. This is a cross-border project aimed at intensifying scientific exchange in the CEE (Central Eastern Europe) region in line with strategic initiatives of TU Wien (see accompanying documents for further information). Along this line, the organizational unit Institute for Green Technologies & Innovation / Europa Campus Hainburg (E167) was established at the end of 2025 with the aim of establishing the research areas of material as well as energy valorization and regulatory chemistry & green economy in the medium term. Implementation will be based on the thematic guidelines of the province of Lower Austria (medical life sciences and digitalization) and the areas of expertise of TU Wien (focus on sustainability aspects and applied industry-related research fields of regional importance), with particular emphasis on interfaces between traditional engineering sciences with high innovation potential. The new Europa Campus Hainburg will be a cooperative research and education location that will stimulate cooperation between universities and universities of applied sciences in an international environment. Research collaborations with the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten and STU Bratislava, among others, are currently in preparation, with TU Wien planning to promote close integration with the Europe-wide university alliance EULIST (). This call for applications seeks a dynamic and proactive individual for project management during the current planning and preparation phase of this strategic flagship project of the faculty. The aim is to actively establish a cooperation network, identify funding instruments, and acquire funding for the start-up phase of research operations. At the same time, the necessary coordination of the construction planning and implementation of the campus area for future use by TU Wien vis-à-vis the developer and the infrastructure client, the Province of Lower Austria, will be supported. The successful candidate will support the Dean (responsible for the strategic positioning of the project) in operational and administrative tasks and will be given a high degree of autonomy, budget responsibility, and management authority with regard to the organizational structure of E167. Once the campus in Hainburg is operational (currently planned for 2028), TU representation in the form of Institute E167 is expected to take over site management. This includes organizing the move-in of research units that will already be operational by then, further site development with regard to the research portfolio, and establishing an autonomous site operating culture. Tasks: Active support of the Dean in all strategic planning work related to the establishment of the E167 institute Central coordination and interface function in the planning and construction phase between the Faculty, construction institutions, consultants, and the Buildings and Technology Department (GUT) at TU Wien, as well as active user representation with accompanying management of the planning and construction process. Management, further development, and monitoring of the start-up phase of the institute's establishment during the virtual or decentralized phase as an organizational unit with independent budget responsibility Active participation in the identification of funding instruments for the start-up financing of research activities at institute E167 as well as project management, i.e., support of the department management in economic and administrative matters, steering intervention in the event of expected significant deviations from the project plan. Establishment of site management for regular operations from the time the Hainburg campus is becoming operational on-site, with regard to administration and monitoring, with independent budgetary authority Personnel planning and recruitment Planning, administration, and monitoring of the budget, including project controlling and reporting (personnel and material costs budget) Communication interface with regard to the participating research partners, within the TU, within the campus, and at the international level; communication interface with regard to research and teaching coordination Independent and autonomous organizational activities (organization of events to establish the research portfolio and Hainburg as a research site). Collaboration on strategic reporting within TU and in the context of reporting obligations of the faculty and TU Wien as a whole. Collaboration in the local TU Wien EULiST coordination team to ensure the strategic and operational integration of EU Alliance activities on the Hainburg campus. Your profile: University degree in a scientific and/or technical field Extensive professional experience in in research management or university administration Knowledge of university organizational and operational processes as well as university legal frameworks (in Austria) is an advantage Experience in organizational development and the construction design of research facilities (including laboratory planning) is desirable Experience in the acquisition, coordination, management, and controlling of large multidisciplinary research projects is desirable Experience in personnel management and skills in the management of organizational structures is an advantage Excellent analytical skills, structured approach, excellent communication skills, independent working style, high motivation, and a high degree of self-organization Ability to network, demonstrated e.g., through cooperation with foreign universities or research institutions as well as cooperation with industry partners; direct industry experience is desirable Excellent knowledge of Office applications, experience in using process and project management tools and SAP are an advantage Fluent German and English skills (level C1) required; given the geographical location and international orientation of Europa Campus Hainburg, additional language skills (especially Slavic languages) are an advantage Social and gender competence, as well as experience in the field of promoting young talent and female scientists, are desirable Willingness to relocate to the Vienna-Hainburg region (on-site presence) We offer: A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits) Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz) TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter. Entry level salary is determined by the level IVB of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 3,776.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income. We look forward to receiving your application until 26.03.2026. Applications in English must include at least the following documents: A detailed curriculum vitae (including professional and academic career) A short letter of motivation Relevant certificates and notifications (+Add more documents) Apply now If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck T: 1 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process. Technology for People Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process. weniger ansehen

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