WISTA Management GmbH, a state-owned company organized under private law, is responsible for the development, marketing, and operation of various high-tech sites in Berlin. These include Berlin Adlershof, Germany’s largest science and technology park. With the seven natural science institutes of Humboldt University of Berlin, eleven non-university research institutions, and over 1,350 companies, the area offers a unique foundation for teaching, research, development, production, and services in cutting-edge technology fields. With over 29,000 employees and 6,300 students, the site has established itself as a hub for the international scientific and business community.
Through strategic networking, building resilient partnerships, and initiating cross-location projects, this division creates synergies that strengthen our companies and open up new development opportunities. At the same time, this business unit makes an important contribution to the positioning and marketing of our sites by highlighting opportunities, bringing stakeholders together, and creating attractive conditions for growth and business establishment. Join our team and play an active role in shaping the future of our sites.
We are currently seeking a Head of Networks and Projects (m/f/d).
The primary work location is Berlin.
The position is permanent and is compensated in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector of the federal states (TV-L), pay grade 15, plus an annual bonus.
We take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously and pursue a comprehensive sustainability management approach in which all employees are invited to actively participate and help shape the future.
Your Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining successful networking activities for WISTA Management with all relevant stakeholders from academia, politics, and business, as well as local partners and clients at all WISTA locations—in Berlin and internationally
- Developing new formats to attract prospective tenants and new networking partners, including knowledge transfer from academia and international contacts
- Supporting management in the development of new areas of focus and projects
- Raising awareness of WISTA Management GmbH and representing the company externally, including hosting delegations, giving presentations, and participating in panels, etc.
- Leading the department with the goal of effective collaboration and achieving objectives
Your Qualifications
- A university degree (Diplom or Master’s) in a relevant field such as business administration, communication studies, urban development, or a comparable field
- Very good command of German and English
- Knowledge of and contacts within Berlin’s startup, entrepreneurial, academic, and business communities
- Experience collaborating with public administration and utilizing grant funds
- Professional experience:
- Several years of experience in the business and academic sectors within an environment focused on economic development
- Leadership experience
- Project management experience (knowledge transfer, economic development, brand building)
Benefits
- A responsible and varied role in an innovative environment
- 30 days of vacation, plus December 24 and 31 off, and flexible working hours
- Capital-forming benefits as well as contributions to the company pension plan and sick pay
- An open corporate culture that embraces equal opportunity and values work-life balance
- Personal development
- Annual employee survey and performance reviews
- Annual, needs-based, individualized in-house training
- In-house English lessons
- Employee Development Process
- Health
- Medical care provided by our company physician, vaccinations
- Adlershof Health Network with free services for all employees
- Annual individual budget for health-promoting measures
- Company Culture (Teamwork)
- Opportunities for interaction through the diversity team, company-wide meetings, employee parties, company outings, and Christmas parties
- Opportunities for independent initiative within a dynamic team
- Sustainability