With effect from 1 January 2027, Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB) is expanding its regional centres in Eberswalde and Neuruppin. We are seeking one full-time project manager (gn) for each location to join the WFBB Work – Skilled Workers and Training team.
In north-east Brandenburg, the post will be based in Eberswalde and will cover the districts of Oberhavel, Barnim and Uckermark. For north-west Brandenburg, covering the districts of Havelland, Ostprignitz-Ruppin and Prignitz, there is a similar post based in Neuruppin.
Duties and key responsibilities: The project managers (gn) support the regional economy in meeting its current and future skilled labour needs. They analyse labour market trends, derive recommendations for action from these, and design measures for the recruitment, development and retention of skilled workers.
Their responsibilities also include:
- Advising businesses on securing a skilled workforce, recruitment, work organisation, in-company further training and ‘Good Work’
- Developing and disseminating information resources for regional business and labour market stakeholders.
- Actively participating in networks across business, academia and education
- Adapting federal and state labour policy instruments for the Brandenburg economy.
We are looking for candidates with an academic degree, preferably in the social sciences, economics or regional studies. Experience in the fields of skilled labour and human resources development, as well as in providing independent consultancy to businesses, is desirable.
Further requirements include, amongst others:
- An interest in labour market and economic development issues
- Regional knowledge of the relevant area of responsibility
- Good communication, analytical and conceptual skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools
- Very good command of German at C1 level and a good command of English.
- Class B
driving licence
What the WFBB offers
- Meaningful work contributing to the development of the State of Brandenburg
- Remuneration up to pay band 13 under the EGO TV-L pay scale.
- In addition, there are flexible working hours, the option of two days of remote working per week, a contribution towards the Deutschlandticket, opportunities for further training, as well as a company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.
Application
Applications can be submitted until 22 November 2026 via the online form for the relevant job vacancy. Please quote the reference ‘PM FK Nordost-Brandenburg’ for Eberswalde or ‘PM FK Nordwest-Brandenburg’ for Neuruppin.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 9, 14 and 16 December 2026.
View the job vacancies: https://www.fachkraefteportal-brandenburg.de/kundenkonto/detailseite/fachkraefte/wirtschaftsfoerderung-land-brandenburg-gmbh-wfbb