Project Manager (m/f/d) in the Strategy and Projects department - E 12 TV-L

Project Manager (m/f/d) in the Strategy and Projects Department - E 12 TV-L

Berlin Fire Department

13627 Berlin, Nikolaus-Groß-Weg 2, ES IKT

Monthly salary: EUR 4,193 - 6,446

Publication until: February 23, 2026

Permanent

Reference number: 194/2025

Job title (m/f/d)

The Berlin Fire Department was founded in 1851, making it the oldest professional fire department in Germany. With around 5,500 employees and 35 professional fire stations, it is also the largest professional fire department in Germany. Together with the approximately 1,500 members of Berlin's 59 volunteer fire departments, the employees of the Berlin Fire Department do their best every day to protect the city and its people.

Job title: Salaried employee
Pay grade: E12 TV-L
Fixed-term contract: permanent

Your area of responsibility includes:

• Managing challenging IT projects of high strategic importance for the Berlin Fire Department, from planning to successful implementation
• Coordinating interdisciplinary teams and ensuring smooth cooperation between specialist departments and IT
• Developing innovative concepts for the introduction and modernization of IT systems and their implementation
• Handling fundamental matters relating to the use of IT by the Berlin Fire Department in accordance with the specifications of the Senate administrations
• Collaborating with the Berlin Fire Department's "Fire Department Staff" and recording data relevant to operations

The requirements profile (AP) is part of the job posting and can be found under "Further information." The requirements profile is the binding basis for the selection decision.

You have:

• A completed (technical) university degree (bachelor's) in computer science, industrial engineering with a focus on IT, economics with a focus on IT, or a comparable IT field

Experience required to perform the tasks:

• Several years of experience in IT project management (e.g., PMBOK, Prince2, etc.), including agile methods (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience in process design and organizational management (e.g., ITIL)
• Experience in conceptual work for IT project management (planning, research, concept development, administration, implementation)
• Experience in conducting requirements analyses and user training
• Experience with IT procedures and IT systems (software, databases, networks)
• Experience in business process and IT service management
• Experience in dealing with IT security and data protection (GDPR, BSI guidelines)
• Experience or project-related experience in interdisciplinary collaboration between ICT technicians and process managers

Required application documents (max. 15 MB per attachment):

• Cover letter
• Tabular resume
• Proof of completed university degree
• Work or interim references
• Proof of other qualifications related to the required experience (e.g., further training)
• Recognized language certificate of German language skills (at least C1)

We offer you: Sports activities

The Berlin Fire Department offers free admission to public swimming pools as part of its sports promotion program and the opportunity to participate in one hour of sports per week during working hours.

Financial incentives

Benefit from an annual bonus, a €50 capital city allowance for trainees and a €150 capital city allowance for employees, or a subsidy for a public transport company ticket plus compensation for the full allowance.

Health management

We promote your health in the workplace with a modern health management system that offers preventive measures for all situations in life.

Career advancement

We offer professional and personal development opportunities and prospects, as well as individual support with a wide range of training and further education opportunities.

A collegial working atmosphere

You can look forward to a collegial working atmosphere, modern IT equipment, comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, and open, appreciative communication on an equal footing.

Working for the common good

Your work will make an important contribution to society and create sustainable improvements that will positively impact the lives of many people in our city.

Work-life balance

Whether it's working from home, part-time, flexitime, or sabbaticals-the State of Berlin offers flexible working models that help you balance your professional and private responsibilities in every situation.

Information on the application process and contact persons:

The complete application documents must be submitted in German or with a German translation.

Foreign educational qualifications must be proven to be equivalent to a German qualification. Further information is available from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) at Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse any costs incurred in connection with your application (postage, travel expenses, etc.).

Your current employment reference is of crucial importance in the selection process. Therefore, please enclose a copy of your employment reference with your application if possible, or submit it as soon as possible.

We value and promote diversity regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic background, religion, worldview, or sexual orientation. Applications from women, people with disabilities, and people with a migration background are particularly welcome. If qualifications are equal, women (if underrepresented) and severely disabled/equivalent persons will be given preference, and people with a migration background will be given special consideration.

If you have any questions about the job, please contact:

Alexandra List, Group Leader Strategy and Projects
Tel. 030 /

Please direct any questions regarding the job posting to:

Anne Bernau, Personnel Recruitment
Tel. 030 /

Further information