IT Business Development Manager (f/m/d)

The German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a leading research centre worldwide. We explore new approaches to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. We are seeking an IT Business Development Manager for our Bonn site, for full-time or part-time work (minimum 75%).

• Support the board in the strategic development of the IT department

• Develop long-term IT strategies for hardware, HPC clusters, storage solutions, and AI infrastructure

• Create business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and investment plans

• Select and negotiate with suppliers for servers, GPU resources, network, and storage technologies

• Manage framework contracts and service level agreements

• Define technology roadmaps for future HPC and AI platforms

• Monitor and evaluate new technologies such as quantum computing

• Ensure all projects comply with regulations (e.g., GDPR, IT security)

• Work closely with the board, specialist departments, and external partners

• Regularly present progress, risks, and opportunities

• Monitor market trends in HPC, cloud, and AI hardware

• Completed studies in business informatics, engineering, computer science, or similar (preferably a Master's)

• Several years of experience in IT business development, preferably in research institutions or large technology companies

• In-depth knowledge of HPC architectures, server and network hardware, and AI accelerators

• Strong analytical skills and experience in creating business cases

• Fluent German and English skills

• Ability to present complex technical topics clearly to management

📈 Potential for permanent employment after the initial limited period

🎯 Personalised training and annual development discussions

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly corporate culture with family services

🏥 Comprehensive health promotion offers

🌍 International exchange with people from 65 nations

🏢 Campus in a green setting with parking, public transport links, and a cafeteria

🌍🌈 Leading-edge research thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences. We stand for a respectful and open culture. We promote equal opportunities, remove barriers, and welcome applications from individuals from all dimensions of diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities. 🌈🌍

Please submit your complete application via the DZNE career portal. Describe how you would further develop the DZNE's IT strategy with a focus on hardware and infrastructure.