R&D Operations Manager (w/m/d)

About the Position

R&D Operations Manager (w/m/d)

Berlin, Germany

About The Company

GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings. Thanks to its prefabricated building system with a wide range of design options, automated offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes, the company is able to create resilient timber housing quickly and cost-effectively. GROPYUS is using scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity, and play a substantial role in improving sustainability. The company delivers its multi-family houses as a complete and turnkey solution. The combination of technology, construction, robotics, and manufacturing expertise means buildings can be created in a fully digitalized end-to-end process. The building system is based on versatile wall and slab elements, making it easier to optimize land use, customize plans, and build fast with both off-site construction and on-site assembly. This system is complemented by the Building Operating System–developed in-house.

About The Role

As an R&D Operations Manager, you will support our R&D team technically and organizationally in administrative, operational, and controlling-related tasks. You will assist in the coordination, accounting, and documentation of our research and funding projects, as well as the operational support of central R&D processes, reporting, and communication formats and software tools.

This role is particularly suitable for individuals with initial experience in controlling, project management, operations, or assistance, ideally in the research, innovation, or funding environment. Strong organizational skills, an understanding of administrative and organizational processes, a high level of quality awareness, and the ability to handle information and tasks in a structured manner are essential. Additionally, you should have an interest in new technologies and enjoy a supportive role within the team.

Responsibilities

• Support in R&D controlling, reporting, and funding management, including data preparation, maintenance of relevant reporting and documentation systems, and assistance in accounting and verification processes.
• Assistance in the preparation of project applications, administration of research and funding projects, tracking deadlines and requirements, and preparation and quality assurance of project-related documents and documentation.
• Coordination of schedules, workshops, and meetings, including preparation and follow-up, as well as task tracking.
• Support in the documentation, organization, and development of processes and workflows.
• Creation and maintenance of presentations, reports, newsletters, and other communication materials, particularly for the transparent presentation of project statuses, key figures, and decision-making bases.
• Organization and support of surveys, feedback formats, and internal events and learning formats.
• General administrative and organizational support of the R&D team and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Completed vocational training or degree in a commercial, economic, or similar field.
• Initial experience in operations, assistance, project coordination, controlling, or similar support functions.
• Interest in research, innovation, or technology topics and willingness to learn about new topics.
• High level of care, quality awareness, and reliability in handling data, contracts, evidence, deadlines, and project-related documents.
• Very good German and English language skills as well as a structured, reliable, and meticulous working style.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in research, innovation, or project environments.
• Understanding of project-related documentation, verification, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with reporting, funding, controlling, or administrative tasks.
• Experience in organizing workshops, meetings, events, or cross-departmental projects.
• Knowledge of digital work, collaboration, and reporting tools, e.g., Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Miro, Wrike, Power BI, or similar applications.

We Offer

• An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days.
• Flexible working arrangements: We value regular personal collaboration in the office and also offer the possibility to work from home and the option to work abroad for up to 40 days per year.
• Attractive benefits: We offer occupational pension plans, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts at selected sustainable brands. In addition, our external partners in the field of mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous individual or group sessions.
• Virtual stock program: Benefit from GROPYUS success through our Virtual Stock Program.
• Autonomy: You can really make a difference – at all levels of our organization. Find solutions, drive them forward, test, and implement them.
• The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Help us reinvent construction and promote sustainable, affordable housing.
• A diverse and enriching work environment: Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of people from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS, we place great importance on inclusion and ensure that everyone – regardless of their background – feels part of the community. This is how our differences become strengths that drive us forward as a team.

Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet. We can't wait to get to know you. For more information, visit our website.

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