HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www.hpi.de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future.
In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany.
In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for the earliest possible start date for a
Strategic Analyst (m/f/x)
The position is initially limited to 2 years and full-/part-time (at least 30 hours/week).
For 25 years, HPI has been committed to excellence in research and teaching. To expand our impact on society and ensure we remain agile and competitive in an evolving educational landscape, we have formed a Strategic Projects Team. This team plays a crucial role in developing, communicating, and implementing HPI’s long-term strategies through data-driven analysis and close collaboration with the management board and leaders across the organization.
Together with our team and the HPI management, you take the lead in researching, analyzing, and processing data to help us achieve the institute's mission and long-term success.
Key job responsibilities
- Market and competitor analyses: You conduct detailed research and analyses on market trends, competitors, industry developments, and target groups
- Data analysis and interpretation: You collect, process, visualize, and analyze data to support strategic decisions
- Strategic recommendations: You derive and develop recommendations for action for management based on data analysis and market research
- Project support: You support projects and initiatives, particularly in the area of strategic development and implementation
Qualifications
- Experience: You have a degree in economics, business administration, statistics, business informatics or a related field as well as at least 3-5 years of professional experience in market and data analysis
- Strong analytical skills: You understand how to derive clear and actionable strategies from complex data. Additionally, you have very good knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL) and ideally experience with market research methods as well as visualization tools (e.g., Canva)
- Strategic and critical thinking: You can quickly recognize correlations and develop innovative solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills: You can communicate findings in a succinct and clear manner to a wide variety of stakeholders so that they can draw conclusions quickly. Fluency in German (at least B2) and English enables you to navigate both local and international contexts effortlessly
- High level of initiative and independence: You work independently, in a structured and goal-orientated manner
- Preferred: You have experience in Academia and are aware of the unique challenges of academic institutions or research environments
What we offer
- A multifaceted job, embedded in an international and dynamic working environment
- An exciting, responsible position in which you can make a difference
- Regular training opportunities; insight into scientific research
- Regular team events and workshops
- Attractive employee offers (corporate benefits)
- Company-subsidized public transportation ticket/ Deutschlandticket
- Possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week)
- Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)
- Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin
Are you excited to support us in taking data-based decisions that directly contribute to our strategic goals? Join our team and help us shape the future. We look forward to receiving your application. Please apply exclusively via our career page. The application deadline is November 30, 2025.
Contact person HR-Recruiting
Tobias Pröchtel/ Nicola Mertens
+49 331 5509-425/ 428
Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH
Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3
14482 Potsdam