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Lead IT Project Manager - Digital Government | Leitende*r IT-Projektmanager*in digitale Verwaltungsarbeit (m/w/d)

Stadtverwaltung Leverkusen

Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent
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Job Summary

This role offers a leadership position within the City of Leverkusen's Digitalization Department, where you will spearhead the strategic and operational transformation of public administration. You will be responsible for the city-wide rollout of the Document Management System (DMS), managing the entire lifecycle from roadmap planning and requirements engineering to implementation. As a key advisor to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO), you will help shape the city's e-government strategy and foster inter-municipal cooperation. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy managing interdisciplinary teams and bridging the gap between technical infrastructure and organizational change. The role is unique for its long-term stability in the public sector, offering a competitive TVöD E12/A13 salary, flexible working models including home office, and the chance to directly impact the digital modernization of a major city administration.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in Administrative Science, Economics, Information Science, Social Sciences, or a related field; or completion of Administrative Training II (Verwaltungslehrgang II); or qualification for Career Group 2.1 in the German civil service.

Experience

  • Professional experience in digitalization, change management, or organizational development
  • Practical experience in project and process management
  • Experience in leading interdisciplinary project teams and securing milestones
  • Experience in developing conceptual and strategic frameworks within a professional environment
  • Experience in moderating and coordinating between diverse stakeholders and external committees

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is available full-time or part-time. Candidates must meet the specific German public service career requirements (Laufbahngruppe 2.1 or equivalent). Location is Leverkusen, Germany.

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