School IT Manager - Heilbronn - Stadt Heilbronn

Beschreibung

School IT Manager (m/f/d) for the School, Culture, and Sports Office – School Digitization

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Our city is moving into the future – will you join us? Heilbronn am Neckar is the dynamic regional center of the Heilbronn-Franken region. Be part of where economic strength meets educational diversity, cultural energy, and social engagement, and help us shape the Heilbronn of tomorrow.

The School, Culture, and Sports Office of the City of Heilbronn is expanding its school digitization department with three positions for the newly created role of School IT Manager.
As the first point of contact, the School IT Managers will each be responsible for a group of schools in all matters relating to school IT, with a focus on IT-related issues and solutions.
The aim is to ensure smooth IT operations in schools, organize the necessary support services, and further develop the digital infrastructure of schools in line with the overall school IT strategy.

Your important contribution

• Coordination and technical management of the entire IT infrastructure of approximately ten schools, including network infrastructure, server systems, media technology, end devices, system integration, and security, as well as first-level support for media representatives in schools, teachers, and administrative staff: in-depth error analysis, rapid problem solving, and technical advice on a daily basis. Coordination, control, and consultation with external service providers
• Occasional independent installation and maintenance of server systems, media technology, end devices, and complex software solutions
• Initiation of and participation in IT procurement measures. Intensive, target-group-oriented communication with and performance of an important interface function between school administrators, teaching staff, technical IT managers in the school digitization team, as well as other offices and external IT partners. Active participation in challenging cross-school IT projects, such as the introduction of cloud solutions, expansion of AI use, implementation of data protection and IT security concepts, as well as ongoing maintenance of IT documentation, inventory lists, etc

What you should bring to the table

• Degree in computer science, completed training in the IT field, or comparable qualification with a special focus on IT operations and support
• Several years of practical experience in IT operations and support, preferably in school structures and in dealing with heterogeneous system landscapes
• Analytical thinking, a structured approach to work, and strong skills in independent organization, prioritization, and the development of technical solutions, even for complex challenges
• Very good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a high level of service orientation when dealing with different user groups
• Understanding of educational and school organizational processes and issues, as well as a willingness to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of schools. Strong teamwork skills and willingness to cooperate with colleagues and external partners. What we offer you: REWARD FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE: We pay you a transparent salary in accordance with pay scale 10 TVöD and offer an additional company pension scheme for employees covered by collective agreements
• APPRECIATION: We offer a respectful and friendly working environment, attentive management, and open and motivated teams. We invest in the well-being of our employees through comprehensive occupational health management
• CONVENIENT TRANSPORT: We are committed to climate protection and offer you, among other things, a Germany-wide ticket as a job ticket with a monthly contribution of currently €9.75 and the leasing of a JobRad bike
• FLEXIBILITY: We promote flexible working time models and, where possible, support mobile working arrangements such as working from home. We are a family-conscious employer and the work-life balance is important to us
• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Our comprehensive range of training and further education courses contributes to your professional and personal development. You can expect a varied and responsible role in an attractive working environment

Application information

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application

With just a few clicks, you can easily submit your application documents via our online portal, quoting reference number 2 , by March 27, 2026, at the latest.

The submitted documents will be deleted or destroyed after the procedure has been completed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Ms. Schimmel, on.

The position can generally be filled on a part-time basis. We are open to applications for part-time positions close to full-time and tandem applications. xgcbozq The city of Heilbronn promotes professional equality for all. Severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Details

• Reference number: 2
• Department: School, Culture, and Sports Office
• Contract type: Permanent employment

Contact person

• Schimmel, Julia