Project Lead – Opening and Commissioning (m/f/d)

Institution: Bauhaus-Archiv / Museum für Gestaltung
Deadline: 8 February 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Contract: Full-time (39 hours/week), fixed-term (2 years)
Salary: EG 12 TVöD (VKA)
Start: As soon as possible

The Bauhaus-Archiv / Museum für Gestaltung, home to the world’s largest collection on the Bauhaus (1919–1933), is seeking a Project Lead for the Opening and Commissioning of its renovated and expanded museum building, scheduled to open at the end of 2027. The position reports directly to the museum director and plays a central coordinating role in ensuring a successful reopening.

As Project Lead, you will oversee the overall organisational planning for the opening and operational launch of the museum. You will coordinate multiple internal departments and external partners, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and maintain control over timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously adapt the overall organisational plan for the opening and commissioning, aligned with museum leadership (artistic vision, quality, timeline, budget)

• Systematically collect, connect, and integrate project plans from all departments (e.g. programme, collection, communication, construction and facility management, visitor services, IT)

• Guide and coordinate departments toward a unified overall plan

• Take responsibility for internal communication related to the opening, in coordination with the museum director

• Identify gaps, risks, and challenges, and develop corrective measures to meet defined goals

• Manage budgets and schedules, ensuring reliable project controlling and reporting at all times

• Coordinate and communicate with key external partners

• Take on individual sub-projects as required and capacity allows

Profile

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. cultural management, event management) or has equivalent professional experience

• Has extensive, proven project management experience, ideally in large-scale cultural projects

• Demonstrates high social competence in managing complex stakeholder environments

• Maintains oversight, attention to detail, and composure under pressure, working independently and confidently

• Has excellent written and spoken German and English

• Is proficient with relevant software tools (e.g. MS Project, Asana) and project management methods (e.g. moderation, prioritisation)

• Identifies strongly with the mission, values, and goals of the Bauhaus-Archiv; subject-related expertise is an advantage

• Is flexible regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends during events

• Brings team spirit and a good sense of humour

What’s Offered

• An attractive and dynamic workplace in central Berlin

• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary and open team shaping a museum with international visibility

• Support for professional development and further training

• Flexible working hours and the option for mobile work

• Public-sector salary according to TVöD (VKA)

This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.