IT Project Manager (Information Technology)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Project Manager (Information Technology)

• Work model: Full-time; fixed-term until 31.12.2027 (task scope may change)

• Compensation: EG 10 TVöD

Description

Lead IT projects focused on the procurement and introduction of IT applications and systems. You will manage and improve assigned IT applications across the city administration and school sector, including administration, support, documentation, and user training. You also contribute to school IT strategy and to project-management methods, processes, and standards for cross-domain requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for procurement and rollout of IT applications and systems
• Administer and support assigned IT applications in city administration and schools, including documentation and further development
• Advise on technical questions related to supported projects and systems; plan and deliver application trainings
• Represent the city in regional committees focused on digitization in schools
• Contribute to overall IT strategy planning and implementation for schools
• Design, develop, select, and implement project-management methods, processes, and applications; define domain-spanning standards

Requirements

• Preferably a completed degree (at least FH Diploma/Bachelor) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or Technical Computer Science (a successful 2026 completion also acceptable)
• Alternatively: completed degree (at least FH Diploma/Bachelor) in another field plus multi-year relevant work experience (at least 2 years) and proven experience leading IT projects (a successful 2026 completion also acceptable)
• German proficiency in speech and writing (at least B2 GER/CEFR)
• Relevant professional experience in the job’s field
• Professional experience in project management and leading IT projects
• Strong personal initiative and social competence; enjoyment of innovative tasks
• Team-oriented working style and willingness for continuous further training
• High affinity for digitization and its opportunities and challenges for a modern city administration

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with flextime and home office options
• Supportive onboarding and a collaborative team environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Pay and benefits according to TVöD, including company pension
• Labor-market allowance per municipal regulations
• Health promotion
• Subsidy for RVV Job Ticket / Germany Job Ticket
• Affordable lunch in the municipal canteen
• Focus on equal opportunity, diversity, and equal chances