IT Administration Specialist for Central IT Services | Sachbearbeitung „Administration zentrale IT-Fachdienste“ (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The City of Aachen is seeking an IT Administration Specialist to manage and strategically align central IT services, excluding SAP and DMS, within the Digital Administration and IT Control department. This role is crucial for ensuring the operational stability and strategic development of key municipal IT applications, such as the Moodle Learning Management System and the reporting system for defects (Mängelmelder). Day-to-day responsibilities include leading IT projects for system selection and development, managing vendor contracts and service level agreements (SLAs), and overseeing product and license management. The specialist will also handle IT controlling, including budget management and assessing the financial impact of new IT projects. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent administrative qualifications, paired with strong IT expertise, negotiation skills, and a high degree of self-initiative to drive digital transformation within the public sector.