three positions as project manager in the higher civil service in Unit D/5 (m/f/d)

Submission notice

of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digital and Energy

of 22.05.2026

At the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digital and Energy, three positions are as follows:

Head of Project Manager (m/w/d)

in Unit D/5 – Internal digitalisation of the administration - to be filled in full time. Settings are initially in fixed-term employment conditions for the duration of three years.

To design digitalization for the benefit of all Saarland and Saarland and to promote the innovations of tomorrow for the Saarland structural change: these are the central tasks of the digitization department. There, the topics and future issues relating to digitalization are centralized – from administrative digitalization to digitalization in the economy and the world of work to research transfer and innovation promotion. An insight into the work of Department D – Digitization in Business and Administration - can be found in our short Imagefilm.

The extensive use of document management and process processing systems is the main prerequisite for the internal digitalization of the Saarland administration and the basis for the conduct of electronic files (eAkten) as well as for the implementation of the online access law (OZG).

Currently we are looking for three project managers (m/w/d) for cross-resort digitalization projects in the context of the new document management system (eAkte-System). These include e.g. Projects focusing on:

• Introduction of the new eAkte system in the ministries and subordinate authorities of the Saarland administration
• Interface implementation: The focus is firstly in particular in the control of the implementation of interfaces between the eAkte system and other software systems.
• Secure scanning: The focus is first of all in the design and implementation of a legally secure scanning process in the future e-acte system.
• System for processing documents of the Federal Council: The focus is first of all on the design and implementation of a system for processing documents of the Federal Council.

Your tasks

The core task of the bodies to be filled is the control of digitization projects over the complete project life cycle from planning to implementation to completion, primarily in the eAkte environment.

This includes the following tasks:

• Task, budget and time planning, control and controlling of the respective projects and, if necessary, Partial projects
• independent development of different project management artefacts
• Monitoring of project progress (including dates, budget, quality, risks, etc.)
• coordination and control of communication with the project team and the various stakeholders in the ministries, subordinate authorities and external bodies
• if necessary escalation to the management level and initiation of countermeasures
• Coordination of the overarching aspects of procurement processes and procedures
• Planning and organisation of working groups
• Preparation, moderation, preparation and documentation of workshops and meetings
• Reporting on project progress

Your qualification

(m/w/d) must have the following requirements:

• successfully completed academic studies (Diplom, Master or equivalent degree) ideally in the field of computer science, business informatics, economic engineering, economics (BWL/VWL) or alternatively a comparable subject with relevant professional experience in the required field of responsibility
• multiannual professional experience in project work, preferably in project management of IT or Digitalization projects, is advantageous
• Enthusiasm for the diverse topics and challenges of administrative digitalisation
• very good knowledge and practical experience in various project management methods (classical and agile)
• Knowledge of processes and information technology principles of public administration are advantageous
• Ability to separate structured approach even in complex situations, flexibility, resilience and enforcement
• high analytical skills, holistic thinking, good and very fast conception
• very good social partners such as communication strength, team and conflictability
• readiness to carry out a safety check after § 13 Saarland Security Review Act and the positive conclusion of this review

Depending on the focus, a profound understanding of

• complex IT landscapes and the interaction of various IT systems
• legal and technical relationships, for example in the context of revision-proof scanning processes or
• modern integration and interface technologies (e.g. REST APIs, SOAP, Microservices or Middleware systems)

provided.

Please indicate in your application whether you are particularly interested in certain of the specific focuses.

Short presentation of the employer Saarland LV

We are the largest employer in the Saarland – the Saarland regional administration offers a wide range of responsible activities in various areas. Our work shows effect: Be it in the fields of police, school, justice, IT, economic and labour market promotion, transport and energy policy, environment, healthcare, general administration, technology, finance, construction or social affairs. We shape the future of the Saarland. BerufsSaarländer (m|w|d)!

Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Digital and Energy

The Ministry of Economics, Innovation, Digital and Energy (MWIDE) with headquarters in the Saarbrücker government district employs approx. 300 employees. The areas of responsibility of the MWIDE are wide-ranging and range from corporate, economic and structural promotion, tourism, implementation of the energy transition, technology and research funding, to cross-resort planning and coordination of information technology.

Varied and interesting tasks go hand in hand with a variety of employee-friendly conditions. For example, we have been certified as a family-friendly company since 2014. Mobile work is also part of everyday work as well as extensive occupational health management.

We offer:

• Flexible working hours for a real work-life balance
• Responsible activities
• Occupations with safe income and perspective
• Family-friendliness (telework, mobile work, part-time and childcare services on holiday)
• Occupational health management (e.g. versatile business sports)
• Comprehensive training provision
• Applicable, collegial environment
• Structured incorporation
• Job ticket (cost participation)
• Easy for service leasing (JobRad), from 3 years of employment possible

Your application

Rich Please enter your full and meaningful application by 25.06.2026 exclusively via the Internet platform www.interamt.de(Official ID: [for phone number see the original ad]). We ask you to dismiss applications by post, e-mail or other media.

In order to be able to operate the selection process in a circumferentially and timely manner, care must be taken that all data fields are filled accordingly. Incomplete application documents cannot be taken into account in the further application process. In addition, we ask to note that in the selection phase it is communicated exclusively by e-mail. Please check your mail and spam folder regularly.

In the case of foreign educational qualifications, we ask for the transmission of appropriate evidence of equivalence with a German degree (interval assessment). For further information, please refer to the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

Mrs. Daniela Herz (tel. no.: [for phone number see the original ad] / e-mail: [for e-mail see the original ad]) is available for questions.

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The Saarland administration actively promotes equality between all employees (m/w/d) regardless of cultural and social origin, age, religion, worldview, disability or sexual identity. As part of the actual enforcement of equality between women and men and the legal requirement to eliminate the underrepresentation of women within the scope of the existing women's support plan, the Saarland administration is particularly interested in the application of women. Disabled people and similar persons are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. Please provide proof of your application if a serious disability or equality under SGB IX is to be taken into account in the recruitment procedure.

Information on voluntary activities, in particular in connection with life-saving tasks, is desirable.

The costs incurred in connection with the application or a subsequent interview cannot be reimbursed.

With your application, you agree to the processing of your personal data to the extent necessary to carry out the application and selection procedure

Joblocations:

66119 Saarbrücken, Franz-Josef-Röder-Str 17, SAARLAND, GERMANY