Head of the IT Finance: Fundamentals and Applications Division (City Councilor) (f/m/d)

Treasury and Tax Office

The city of the future is digital, and IT provides the foundation for it. That’s why we’re looking for you as a Division Manager (f/m/d) for IT Finance—Fundamentals and Applications—for our Stadt-Up Frankfurt initiative! Ready for a challenge that engages both your heart and your mind? Apply now and connect more than 14,000 people using the latest technology!

The Treasury and Tax Office ensures the financial foundation for one of Germany’s largest cities. The “IT Finance: Fundamentals and Applications” division serves as the interface between IT and the line departments and is responsible for the procurement of hardware and software. IT contract and license management, IT policy, IT security, and data protection are also part of the division’s responsibilities. The division provides and supports applications in the areas of budget planning and financial services, procurement and contract management products, as well as approximately 20 other specialized systems, many of which are citywide.

We are seeking, to start as soon as possible, a:

Head of the IT Finance: Fundamentals and Applications Division (Magistratsrätin:Magistratsrat) (f/m/d)

Full-time, Part-time
Pay Grade A 13 (BesO) / Pay Grade 13 (TVöD) (€58,813.32 to €84,310.44 gross annual salary*, depending on professional experience)

Your key responsibilities:

• Leading and further developing the department, which currently has ten employees, with responsibility for technical, personnel, and organizational matters
• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing all IT operations for the support division, including citywide procedures
• Performing core tasks for the area of responsibility, such as developing and maintaining concepts, guidelines, and documentation, as well as representing the city’s interests vis-à-vis third parties
• Coordinating application and user support, assistance, and administration for all specialized applications except SAP, including citywide procedures
• Coordinating the procurement of hardware, software, and services in accordance with procurement regulations, and assuming responsibility for contract and license management, including handling high-priority cases
• Implementing legal frameworks, including municipal requirements and guidelines in the area of IT finance
• Serving as project manager for projects directly related to the department’s area of responsibility
• Acting as a substitute for the department head

Your Profile:

Professional Requirements / Degrees:

• Qualification for the higher general administrative service or
• Qualification for the senior general administrative service, most recently in a role with approximately comparable responsibilities (at least A 12 BesO, Amtsrätin:Amtsrat) or
• Completed academic university degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in the field of IT
• Several years of professional experience in the areas of responsibility described above
• Ability to lead and motivate employees
• Comprehensive technical knowledge in the field of IT
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management is desirable

Personal Skills:

• Logical and analytical thinking skills
• Strong customer focus and service orientation
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a high degree of negotiation ability
• High degree of initiative, commitment, and resilience
• Diversity competence

Benefits:

• Diverse, life-stage-oriented work schedule models, including remote work and mobile work, as well as flexible working hours and time off in lieu under our flex-time policy
• Extensive training opportunities covering a wide range of topics
• Company pension plan and a Job-Ticket Premium with no copay, valid for all fare zones of the Rhine-Main Transport Association, including a carpooling provision
• An attractive workplace with an open and supportive work environment in the heart of a vibrant metropolis with excellent public transportation connections

Further information:

*plus an annual bonus pursuant to § 20 TVöD, a loyalty bonus pursuant to §§ 18 and 18a TVöD, and, if applicable, collective bargaining allowances.

The City of Frankfurt am Main stands for diversity, equal opportunity, and respectful coexistence. We therefore look forward to receiving your application regardless of age, gender or sexual identity, ethnic, cultural, or social background, religion, worldview, or disability.

Applications from women are especially welcome.

Our employees are important to us. That is why we have developed a citywide leadership philosophy that serves as the foundation for your leadership practices.

Given equal qualifications, people with severe disabilities will be given preference over other applicants. Part-time employment is generally an option.

For further information on the application process, please contact Ms. Dorst (Recruiting), Tel. (069) 212-44260, and for technical questions, please contact Mr. Siala (Department Head), Tel. (069) 212-74700.

At www.StadtFrankfurtJobs.de/faq, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions (e.g., regarding pay).

We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our job portal. Please apply by November 4, 2026.

You’re welcome to visit our website (www.stadt-up-frankfurt.de) to learn more about us as an employer and our benefits.

For more information about the Cashier’s and Tax Office, visit: https://frankfurt.de/karriere/arbeitgeberin-stadt-frankfurt/unsere-aemter-und-betriebe/kassen--und-steueramt

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