IT Organization and Procurement Specialist / IT Demand Management Officer | Sachbearbeiter/-in (m/w/d) IT-Organisation und -beschaffung / IT-Bedarfsmanagement

Job Summary

This role involves working for the City of Potsdam's Information and Communication Technology department, focusing on managing IT demands, organization, and procurement, particularly for municipal schools. The specialist acts as the central point of contact for schools, capturing and clarifying IT requirements, advising on technical and organizational solutions, and estimating financial needs. A significant part of the job involves structured project preparation, including creating detailed specifications (Leistungsbeschreibungen and Lastenhefte), developing award criteria, and technically supporting the full tender process, including drafting and monitoring EVB-IT contracts. Furthermore, the role requires leading and steering IT projects across all phases, coordinating project management cycles, and ensuring thorough documentation upon completion. Candidates should possess a degree in Informatics or a related field, extensive experience in the public sector, and proven expertise in requirements management and complex IT project leadership, ideally complemented by a project management qualification.