Program & Communications Manager (m/f/x)

HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www.hpi.de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future.
In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany. 

In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for the earliest possible start date for a

Program & Communications Manager (m/f/x)

​The position is initially limited to two years and full-time.

The Program and Communications Manager plays a important role in advancing the mission, visibility and operational excellence of Academic Partnerships at HPI. The position leads communication activities for all Academic Partnerships collaborations and initiatives, ensuring coherent messaging, strong visibility and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, effective teamwork and the capacity to collaborate with researchers, international partners and cross functional HPI teams.

Your future tasks

• Website & Intranet Management

o Develop concepts for the website and intranet presence of the Academic partnerships office regarding programs and activities, ensuring usability, clarity, and up to date information

o Maintain and update the HPI Academic partnerships website and intranet content (research highlights, events, people pages, program information)

o Create, manage and continuously update dedicated external partnerships websites (focus on MIT-HPI AI & Creativity Hub -  MHACH) including navigating institutional brand-restrictions and coordination with the partners’ communications teams and HPI communications team

• Science Communication & Event Support

o Support the planning and execution of science communication and partnership related events (e.g. talks, workshops, open house events, outreach activities)

o Prepare communication materials for events such as event pages, speaker bios, photos/videos and post event reports

o Collaborate with researchers to translate scientific results that come out of partnership activities to communication formats

• Social Media & Public Visibility

o Prepare and support in close collaboration with the HPI Communications team social media activities that highlight the partnerships activities and research achievements

o Ensure consistent messaging and professional presentation across all communication channels

Your skills

• Proven project and program management skills, preferably in academic and international context


• Experience in digital communication, web content creation and science communication


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with a high degree of cultural sensitivity


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with researchers and administrative teams


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English


• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Typo3) is beneficial

What we offer

• A multifaceted job, embedded in an international and dynamic working environment


• An exciting, responsible position in which you can make a difference


• Regular training opportunities; insight into scientific research


• Regular team events and workshops 


• For problems of any kind (including those in your private life), you can use our external employee counseling service free of charge


• Attractive employee offers (corporate benefits)


• Company-subsidized public transportation ticket/ Deutschlandticket


• Possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week)


• 30 days of vacation plus two additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve


• Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)


• Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin

We look forward to receiving your application documents including salary requirements. Please apply exclusively via our career page. We kindly ask for your understanding that email applications or résumés sent via email for preliminary review will not be considered.

Contact person HR-Recruiting

Tobias Pröchtel

[email protected]

Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH

Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3

14482 Potsdam