Program Development Associate in Garching bei München bei Leibniz Rechenzentrum (LRZ)

Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (LRZ)

Looking for a place at the cutting-edge of supercomputing to grow your career? Then read on!

The Quantum Computing and Technologies Department (QCT) at LRZ is a multidisciplinary team –among us computer scientists, quantum physicists, electrical engineers, and software developers – researching, advancing and providing quantum computing technologies for local and international advanced computing communities. Our QCT team provides scientific users with a broad portfolio of quantum resources and services, including: access to quantum simulators, remote and on-premise quantum systems, development environment tools, scientific consultancy, and education/training. A main focus of our team is the research and development of system software, novel hardware architecture and dynamic, data-driven operations in order to integrate quantum computing as accelerators for next- generation high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Read more at quantum.lrz.de.

As a member of the LRZ Q-Crew in this role, you're a pivotal part of the team facilitating the success of LRZ’s quantum program. You will assist the department head and the program development team with a myriad of tasks involving the plan, operations and execution of a large research science portfolio. Your work will directly impact Bavaria’s efforts as a global quantum hotspot for innovative scientific discoveries achievable with quantum-accelerated supercomputing.

We're actively seeking a doer and achiever as:

Program Development Associate (f/m/d)

Generally, in this position, you:

· Manage the purchasing and procurement activities through the entire process for the Systems and Labs teams specifically and for the department in general. This includes preparing, documenting, executing orders of devices and equipment, and archiving for inventory;

· Collect and aggregate data from various sources for publishing notification of procurements on German (e.g., Datenservice Öffentlicher Einkauf) and EU platforms (e.g., Tenders Electronic Daily);

· Support the department head and the grant manager to track project budget progress for reporting and for general project management;

· Support the department head and the technical groups in tasks related to coordinating and maintaining relationships with technology companies related to technology scouting;

· Ensure complete, accurate, accessible and understandable documentation for all your work;

· Communicate across teams, the organization, and technology vendors;

· Facilitate seamless collaboration between units and groups;

· Implement "best practice" and professional etiquette.

Skills and qualifications, you have:

· Bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification, ideally from a technical field

· Proven 2+ years professional experience in the fields listed above

· Have a good understanding of workflow in the public service of Germany

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy; highly and consistently organized

· Strong sense of customer service, able to represent yourself and your organization professionally

· Ability to solve problems and challenges creatively and independently

· Able to work comfortably in an agile environment

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Very good knowledge of digital productivity tools (wikis, etc.) and ability to learn new IT tools when needed.

· Able to work with multiple tasks and under competing demands and deadlines

· Very good business German and English; good German is key to succeed in this position

· Able to share experiences and actively track and implement process improvement of your own work and that of the team

· Able to work very well as a member of a team focused on mutual respect and inclusion of various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives.

What you can expect from us:

· Ample room to contribute your own ideas to an important mission. Here, you work helps to build the future of quantum and supercomputing on national, European and international levels

· Smart, highly talented, motivated and fun teammates

· Direct-line leadership actively committed to your growth and advancement, and an organization that greatly values your contribution to our common success

Area:

Quantum Computing

Working time:

Full time (40 hours)

flexible working model with electronic time recording

Term of the contract:

Until 31.12.2026, (this is an administrative restriction for grants, but extensions are already in progress)

Remuneration:

Up to E11, see Entgelttabelle TV-L

Annual leave / compensatory time off:

30 days

24.12. + 31.12. additionally day off

Overtime is compensated by additional time off