Senior Project Manager
Department of Finance and Districts
Hamburg
Type: Full-time, Part-time
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Posted: April 27, 2026
Department: Ministry of Finance and Districts – Tax Administration
Number of positions: 1
The position is
* permanent
* suitable for full-time and part-time work
* without management responsibilities
* to be filled as soon as possible
Job number: J
This job posting is aimed at: all applicants from the external job market
Pay grade (salaried employees): Grade 12 TV-L
Application deadline: May 30, 2026
About us
The IT Department of the Hamburg Tax Administration, with over 100 employees, provides IT support for the daily work of approximately 4,000 employees across 14 tax offices, Office 5 of the Authority for Finance and Districts, and the North German Academy of Finance.
The work takes place in close collaboration with other agencies of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (FHH), the North German states (NdL), and within the Germany-wide KONSENS initiative.
In collaboration with other teams and groups within the IT Department as well as other FHH agencies, you will be responsible for a wide range of managerial, coordinating, and technical tasks.
Your Responsibilities
* Project management of multiple parallel, sometimes highly complex and interdisciplinary IT projects across various project phases
* Supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) in the continuous development of project management standards
* Conducting requirements analyses and cost-benefit assessments
* Advising and supporting colleagues with project management methodology expertise in more complex line management activities
Your Profile
Required
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a comparable field, or equivalent skills and experience, in each case with at least 3 years of practical experience in tasks corresponding to the advertised position at the bachelor’s level (in the public sector starting at EGr. 10, case group 1)
* Alternatively: Completed training in a recognized IT profession or equivalent skills and experience, each with 5 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of responsibility of the advertised position, including at least 3 years of practical experience in tasks of the advertised position at the bachelor’s degree level (in the public sector starting at EGr. 10, case group 1)
* German language skills at a minimum C1 level, both spoken and written
Desirable
* Experience leading matrix teams
* IPMA certification (Level C or higher) or similar certification
* Willingness to acquire further qualifications in the field of project management
* Independent, structured, and goal-oriented work style, as well as high reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
* Analytical and creative thinking combined with negotiation skills and assertiveness
What we offer
* A permanent position, full-time or part-time, to be filled immediately
* Pay according to Pay Grade 12 TV-L (pay scale); further information
* Flexible and family-friendly working hours
* A workplace in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the main train station
* Opportunity to obtain the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness)
* Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
Your application
Please send us the following documents
* A compelling cover letter
* A resume in table format
* Proof of required qualifications
* Current performance review or reference (no older than 3 years)
* Proof of consideration for severe disability or equal treatment in the selection process
* Consent form for access to your personnel file, specifying the office responsible for maintaining the file (only for public sector employees)
We particularly welcome applications from women. As they are underrepresented, they will be given priority consideration if they have the same qualifications, skills, and professional performance.
Contact for technical questions
Department of Finance and Districts – Tax Administration
IT Division
Anne Schönfeldt
Contact for questions regarding the application process
* Authority for Finance and Districts – Tax Administration
* Human Resources Department
* Nicola Franke
Related links
* Further information about the employer, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
* Further information about the Tax Administration
* Information on data protection during the selection process
* Information for persons with severe disabilities and those treated as such
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