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A doctorate (PhD/Dr.) is preferred. * Several years of experience in IT strategy, enterprise architecture implementation, 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. ## Description As IT Strategy Development Manager (f/m/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 balances scientific requirements, technological advancements, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory frameworks. This includes, in particular: * IT Strategy & Infrastructure Planning: Developing target visions and roadmaps for compute, HPC, storage, network, cloud, and AI infrastructures. Translating scientific and organizational requirements into technical/operational concepts and transformation paths. * Technology & Investment Strategy: Evaluating new technologies and infrastructure models in terms of their relevance to the DZNE. Developing business cases, cost-benefit and risk analyses, as well as decision-making frameworks for major IT investments. * Procurement & Vendor Management: Supporting major procurement and infrastructure projects, including the evaluation of vendors and solution architectures, as well as assistance with requests for proposals and negotiations. * Governance & Compliance: Taking IT security, data protection, and regulatory requirements into account when developing 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. ## Related Videos - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [How to build a sovereign European AI compute infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1102-how-to-build-a-sovereign-european-ai-compute-infrastructure) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023)