IT Strategy Development Manager (f/m/d)

IT Strategy Development Manager (f/m/d)

Your Role in Cutting-Edge Research

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a world-leading, internationally oriented research center dedicated to discovering new approaches to the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

At 10 locations across Germany, approximately 1,200 employees are working together on new approaches to better understand and effectively combat diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.

That is our goal—perhaps it will soon be yours as well? Become part of the DZNE and help us realize our research strategy!

IT Strategy Development Manager (m/f/d)
Code: 1560/2026/7

Full-time or part-time (at least 75%) starting as soon as possible.
Location: Bonn

Your role in detail

As an IT Strategy Development Manager (m/f/d), you will support the DZNE Executive Board in the strategic and operational development of a modern, high-performance, and future-proof IT infrastructure.

You will develop a long-term IT and infrastructure strategy that integrates scientific requirements, technological developments, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory frameworks. This includes, in particular:

• IT Strategy and Infrastructure Planning: Developing target visions and roadmaps for compute, HPC, storage, network, cloud, and AI infrastructures; translating scientific and organizational requirements into technical and operational concepts and transformation paths
• Technology and Investment Strategy: Evaluation of new technologies and infrastructure models in terms of their relevance to the DZNE; development of business cases, cost-benefit and risk analyses; and decision-making frameworks for major IT investments
• Procurement and Vendor Management: Support for major procurement and infrastructure projects, including the evaluation of vendors and solution architectures, as well as assistance with requests for proposals and negotiations
• Governance and Compliance: Incorporating IT security, data protection, and regulatory requirements into the development of future infrastructure concepts
• Stakeholder Management: Close collaboration with the Executive Board, scientific departments, core facilities, and DZNE sites, as well as external partners from academia, the Helmholtz Association, and industry

Your Profile for Cutting-Edge Research

• A university degree at the Master’s level or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Computational Sciences, or a comparable technical or natural science discipline; a doctorate (PhD/Dr.) is preferred
• Several years of experience in IT strategy, the implementation of enterprise architecture, and the management of complex IT infrastructures
• In-depth understanding of modern IT infrastructures, particularly in several of the following areas: HPC, scientific computing, GPU/AI infrastructure, storage, high-speed networking, and cloud/hybrid cloud
• Experience with technology roadmaps, transformation projects, business cases, and strategic investment decisions
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as the ability to present complex technical issues in a decision-oriented manner to the Executive Board, management, and scientific stakeholders
• Ideally, experience at a research institution or a technology-oriented biomedical company
• Fluency in German and English, as well as excellent presentation and communication skills

Your Benefits

• A job with growth opportunities / transition to permanent status – this initially temporary position offers the chance to transition into a permanent, full-time role
• Focus on development – training opportunities tailored to your individual needs and annual performance reviews to help you realize your potential and advance your career
• Family-friendly corporate culture – because we know that family is important, we provide support through our family services
• Health promotion – our comprehensive range of workplace health initiatives in collaboration with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Innovation and Internationality – through forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools, and the opportunity for international exchange with people from 65 nations
• A Work Environment Where You’ll Feel at Home – our Bonn-based employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transportation access, as well as an attractive cafeteria menu

Your Application

Cutting-edge research thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to a respectful and open culture. We promote equal opportunity, break down barriers, and welcome applications from people across all dimensions of diversity. We especially encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Please submit your complete application materials via the DZNE career portal. In your application, describe how you would design a modern and future-proof IT infrastructure for a data- and computationally intensive biomedical research institution.

We look forward to receiving your online application at:
https://jobs.dzne.de/p/_copy7627/jobs/101649/apply

Janine Lücke
HR Recruiting Team
+49 228 43302-155

Application deadline: October 14, 2026