© epd-bild IT Collaboration and IT Architecture Coordinator (m/f/d) with a focus on coordination and committee work for the Church Office of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) Work schedule: Full-time Contract type: Permanent Location: Hanover Salary: Grade 14 Start date: As soon as possible The Protestant Church is changing. IT-supported processes are becoming increasingly important at all levels of the church. Regional churches and the EKD are jointly shaping the further development of these structures. Do you have a strong understanding of current trends in IT applications and IT project management, and would you like to contribute this expertise to our change processes? Then you’ve come to the right place, and we look forward to receiving your application to join the IT/Reporting Coordination Office at the EKD. We are offering a permanent full-time position (100%) at the EKD Church Office. The position is based in Hanover. The EKD coordinates the cooperation among its 20 member regional churches and represents the interests of the Protestant Church in government and society. The IT/Reporting Coordination Office within the Finance Department is tasked with promoting cooperation in the areas of IT, church reporting, and quality assurance in the use of IT procedures. What to Expect from Us You will analyze strategic IT needs and use them to develop conceptual frameworks for cross-regional church IT collaboration You will initiate and manage collaboration and IT projects while taking into account complex organizational and federal frameworks You will facilitate EKD IT workshops and coordination processes and promote exchange and cooperation among participants You will represent the departments in expert groups, working groups, and conferences and contribute technical insights What you bring to the table A completed academic degree (Master’s or university diploma) in computer science, business informatics, or administrative sciences with a strong IT focus, or proven equivalent skills and professional experience Several years of experience in the design, management, or coordination of IT-related projects, ideally in complex or cross-organizational structures A strong understanding of IT management, IT governance, and current trends in digitalization Experience in project management as well as in facilitating coordination and decision-making processes The ability to quickly grasp complex issues, structure them, and translate them into viable solutions Strong communication skills Confident demeanor and a passion for collaboration and networking Knowledge of church or comparable organizational structures is an advantage Here’s what you can look forward to A secure, permanent position in an exciting field of work Compensation according to Pay Grade 14 of the EKD Service Contract Regulations (corresponds to TVöD Bund) A varied, challenging, and responsible role with a high degree of autonomy and creative freedom A modern workplace in a dedicated team with a supportive and collaborative atmosphere Extensive opportunities for continuing education and professional development A “berufundfamilie”-certified work environment with flexible working hours and models The option to work remotely the social benefits of public/church service, including an attractive company pension plan and a child allowance for each child a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job everything that makes working at the EKD special You are prepared to uphold the Protestant confession and to represent and promote the mission of the church in your professional activities. The EKD strives to increase the proportion of women in senior management positions. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. People with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Please submit your application by May 25, 2026, exclusively via our application form. Contact If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Niemeyer, Head of the Department of Business Administration, IT, and Statistics (Tel. 0511 2796-369). Herrenhäuser Str. 12, 30419 Hannover