Strategic Program Manager (SPM) – Honors Program Informatik (m/w/d)

About the University of Saarland

The University of Saarland is a campus university internationally renowned for its strong research orientation. The promotion of young scientists and the creation of ideal conditions for research and teaching are at the core of its mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, it enables interdisciplinary exchange across national borders. With around 17,000 national and international students in over a hundred fields of study, diversity is a daily reality. The university is family-friendly and, with more than 4,000 employees, is one of the largest employers in the region. We are offering the following position at the Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC) as soon as possible:

Strategic Program Manager (SPM) – Honors Program Computer Science (m/f/d)

Reference Number N2288, Compensation according to TV-L, Pay Grade E13, Employment duration: limited to 2 years with the prospect of permanent employment, Employment scope: 100% of the collective working time

Your Area of Work

Your work area is the Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC), one of the leading locations for computer science in Europe. As an interface between the Computer Science department, central areas of the University of Saarland, and the renowned research institutes located on campus (including two Max Planck Institutes, DFKI), you will significantly contribute to the strategic development and implementation of the Honors Program. The Saarbrücken Honors Program in Computer Science aims to attract exceptionally talented prospective students from Germany and abroad to Saarbrücken. The program fosters these talents in a research-oriented environment, thereby strengthening young talent in computer science and the innovative power of research and industry in the long term. Our target group consists of particularly high-achieving young talents from Germany and abroad who are seeking an excellent, research-oriented education at an international level directly after school – for example, prize winners of renowned international computer science and mathematics Olympiads. Together with the professors of the SIC, you will shape the program as a Strategic Program Manager, attracting exceptional talents, establishing a community of excellent students, supporting the demanding research-oriented studies, and creating a study environment typically found only at international elite institutions.

Your Tasks

• Development and implementation of an international scouting and recruiting strategy to attract outstanding talents for the Honors Program
• Conception and further development of a research-oriented study environment (e.g., mentoring, community, and support formats) in collaboration with the involved chairs and institutes
• Building and maintaining cooperations with research institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders to support students
• Organization of networking, recruiting, and exchange formats for students, partner institutions, and alumni
• Overall coordination, monitoring, and further development of the Honors Program, including application processes, mentoring structures, events, and reporting
• Support in budget, resource, and quality management of the program

Your Profile

• Completed scientific university studies (Master's or University Diploma)
• Experience in project, program, or science management, ideally in a university or research environment
• Willingness to undertake international business trips for recruiting and networking activities
• Knowledge of university structures and affinity for international higher education and talent development systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and conceptual skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and intercultural skills
• Very good German and English language skills (at least C1 according to GER for both)

Additional Qualifications

• Profound interest in topics related to computer science, talent development, and international top-level education
• Experience in building and maintaining networks with science, industry, or public institutions

We Offer You

• Flexible working time models for better work-life balance, including the possibility of teleworking
• A secure and future-oriented workplace with attractive conditions
• Extensive training and development opportunities (e.g., language courses)
• Attractive offers within the framework of Corporate Health Management, such as university sports
• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)
• Discounted public transport ticket (Job-Ticket)
• Company bicycle leasing (JobRad)

Note: Due to the international orientation of the program, the application interviews (in whole or in part) will be conducted in English.

We look forward to receiving your comprehensive online application (in a PDF file) by April 24, 2026, to . Please include the reference number N2288 in the subject line of your email.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Your contact person:

Mr. Dr. Christian Theres Managing Director Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC) Email:

The position is limited according to § 14 para. 2 of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG). Therefore, only applicants who have never been employed by the University of Saarland can be considered. The classification will be made according to the assigned tasks and the fulfillment of personal requirements into the respective pay grade of TV-L. Part-time employment is generally possible. If you have obtained a foreign university degree, proof of its equivalence to a German degree from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is required before employment. Please apply for this in good time if necessary. Further information can be found at https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung Unfortunately, costs for attending an interview at the University of Saarland, as well as costs for a potential certificate evaluation by ZAB, cannot generally be reimbursed. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. The University of Saarland strives to increase the proportion of women in accordance with its equal opportunities plan. People with severe disabilities are expressly invited to apply and will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. As part of your application, you will submit personal data. Please refer to our data protection information according to Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the collection and processing of personal data. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have taken note of the data protection information.