TUM Digital
Transformation Manager

Formal application requirements are:

• Employment at TUM in pay group E/A13 or higher for at least one additional year from the start of the program

• Diploma or Master's degree or a comparable degree (possibly with a doctorate)

• Very good knowledge of German and English, as the program includes German and English language elements

• Basic knowledge of the academic system, its key players and the fundamental legal framework

• Qualified professional experience at a university or other educational institution or a similar field of at least one to two years

... and beyond is expected:

• Digital affinity: No formal training in IT is required, but a strong openness and affinity for digital technologies and processes. We expect a willingness to familiarize yourself with new digital topics and actively help shape them. A willingness to experiment, pronounced pragmatism and a desire to "make things happen" with a constant eye on the necessary framework conditions are just as important as the motivation to try out new things and processes. A hands-on mentality with an eye for the big picture is essential.

• Understanding of processes: An interest in the optimization and digitalization of work processes and a good sense of how these can be adapted to the needs of employees are required. A good level of abstraction, frustration tolerance, patience and perseverance are helpful in order to accompany and successfully implement new processes over several iterations.

• Strong communication skills: Communicating complex technical content in an understandable way and acting as a "translator" between technical and non-technical stakeholders is no easy task. We expect you to enjoy communication and have basic experience of communication in project management or change processes.

• Willingness to learn: In order to be able to accompany digitalization processes competently and effectively, constant learning is an elementary part of the work. Proven motivation to continue learning is required.

• Ability to work in a team: Enjoying collaboration is essential to drive large projects forward together with many stakeholders. A cooperative attitude and a willingness to share knowledge and ideas are essential to be successful in a team. You should enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams and have an open, solution-oriented mindset.

...and ideally:

• Initial experience in managing projects as well as coordinating (project) teams, ideally in digitization projects, and initial (not necessarily hierarchical) leadership experience.
• Knowledge in the field of business process management or in the design of processes, ideally through digital solutions.
• Experience in co-designing initiatives to improve or digitize work processes in a team or department.

Carrying out a self-assessment is a mandatory part of the application process. The self-assessment guide helps you to systematically assess your interests and skills in order to identify your talents and strengths as well as areas for development. At the same time, it helps you to reflect on your motivation for the application. The contents of the self-assessment will of course remain confidential and are only accessible to you - please do not enclose the self-assessment with your application documents. You can download the self-assessment form here.

Please complete the online application form. Upload the following application documents in a PDF file in the appropriate field:

• Letter of motivation, in which you explain your motivation, interests and previous professional experience and convincingly elaborate why you have decided to apply for the TUM Digital Transformation Manager qualification program. Please use the following key questions as a guide:
  • Give us an example in which you have projected or implemented a digital solution. Which three particular characteristics/skills helped you to do this? Which three qualities/skills would you have needed and would you like to develop by participating?
  • What is your professional vision for your next career steps and to what extent does the TUM Digital Transformation Manager support you in this?
  • What do you expect from a training program in a peer group and how do you plan to get involved?
• Tabular CV in which you summarize your academic education and previous professional experience
• Proof of your highest academic degree
• Proof of previous qualification measures relevant to the program (usually certificates of attendance for further training)

Please also ask your supervisor in a timely manner to write a letter of recommendation and send it directly to careerdesign@lll.tum.de. You can find a binding template for this here.