Head of IT Strategy and IT Planning Team | BSI-2026-006 - Leitung (w/m/d) des Teams „IT-Strategie u. IT-Planung“

Bundesverwaltungsamt

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 12, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is seeking a motivated and strategic leader to head the 'IT Strategy and IT Planning' team in Bonn. This critical role involves coordinating the overarching IT strategy for the BSI, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and working closely with the CIO. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading a team of 16 employees and 7 apprentices, managing the strategic, organizational, and personnel direction of the IT planning function, and overseeing operational IT services. You will act as the central interface between the BSI and external IT service providers, manage IT support, IT demand management, and ensure the provision of new IT services. The position also involves responsibility for the vocational training program for IT specialists in system integration. The ideal candidate possesses a scientific or technical Master's degree and at least five years of proven experience in strategic and operational IT management, communication technology, and information security. This is an opportunity to shape the secure digital future of Germany within a growing federal agency.

Required Skills

Education

Scientific or technical university degree (Master's or equivalent)

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years in strategic and operational IT management
  • Minimum 5 years in fundamental information technology, communication technology, and information security
  • Practical experience in leading discussions and negotiations, including in English
  • Experience in leading and motivating a team

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undergo an expanded security clearance check (§ 9 SÜG) and ensure no security risk is present. Willingness to participate in further training and undertake occasional, planned business trips.