We are seeking for
Location:Hamburg Germany (with flexible remote options)
Institution:Khne Logistics University (KLU)
Initially limited to two years
Help shape the future of KLU as a collaborative ecosystem for innovation and impact.
At Khne Logistics University (KLU) were committed to amplifying our social impact by building stronger bridges between academia industry and society. By leveraging our strengths in logistics and management we create spaces for meaningful exchange innovation and long-term value creation across diverse communities.
As part of this mission were launching a new initiative: Community Circlestheme-based networks that connect and empower stakeholders such as alumni students researchers and external partners.
This is where you come in.
Were looking for a creative and entrepreneurial Project Manager whos excited to co-create and lead this initiative. Youll help shape the vision design the framework for our Community Circles and cultivate vibrant self-organized communities. Youll collaborate with colleagues from across KLUincluding our Green Office AI Working Group and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hubas well as our Alumni Relations Manager and Events Team to build strong relationships and engaging content.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a real difference.
Your Responsibilities
- Build & Develop: Create the structures and processes that support a thriving collaborative community culture.
- Empower Facilitators: Onboard train and support colleagues in leading their own Community Circles.
- Foster Engagement: Design an environment that motivates participation and celebrates contributions.
- Connect & Communicate: Facilitate communication across circles connect stakeholders and integrate the initiative into KLUs broader strategy.
- Learn & Evolve: Define success metrics document insights and continuously improve the program based on feedback and new ideas.
Your qualifications
You dont need to have all the answersbut you do need the curiosity courage and drive to explore whats possible. Were looking for someone who brings energy creativity and a genuine passion for people and ideas.
- You think entrepreneurially and enjoy turning ideas into action.
- Youve had hands-on experience building or supporting communities and love empowering others.
- Youre comfortable designing frameworks and processes that help people collaborate and self-organize.
- You communicate clearly and confidentlywhether with students faculty or external partners.
- You care about making an impact and are always looking for ways to improve.
- You present your ideas with clarity and conviction while staying open to feedback and new perspectives.
- Youre fluent in German and English.
We offer
- A meaningful role with plenty of creative freedom and real impact
- A dedicated open-minded team and short decision-making paths
- Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
- Training and development opportunities
- Corporate Benefits
Contact
We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter CV relevant certificates) stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date which you can submit to us via the e-mail or via the Apply button.
About us
Khne Logistics UniversityWissenschaftliche Hochschule fr Logistik und Unternehmensfhrung is a private university founded in 2010 and located in Hamburgs HafenCity. KLU is a state-recognized university with the right to grant PhDs. With its AACSB accreditation it ranks among the top 5% of business schools and management universities worldwide with a dedicated focus on logistics operations and supply chain management. Following an internationalization strategy we are now opening a campus in Vietnam and plan for two further campuses in Africa and the Americas.
We instill KLUs signature operations mindset in all our students drawing on the strengths and key characteristics of logistics including resilience data-driven and action-oriented decision-making. As a boutique university KLU offers its students and doctoral candidates a high degree of specialization and excellent study conditions. Further education programs for specialists and managers are offered in the form of seminars and summer schools by KLU Executive Education.
Required Experience:
IC