About the Role
As a Senior Platform Operations Specialist, you will support the Platform Operations team in running and continuously improving operational and organizational processes for SaaS and platform offerings. You will ensure stability, reliability, and timely delivery in day-to-day operations while reporting to the Manager of Platform Operations & Support.
Responsibilities
- Support ongoing operations for MEDI:CUS and Deutschlandplattform platforms.
- Optimize operational workflows and support functions.
- Ensure platform scalability through standardization, automation, and reusable support concepts.
- Establish and develop support processes, documentation, and service standards.
- Structure and develop the operations and support organization, including defining roles and interfaces.
- Coordinate vendors, operations partners, and internal staff.
- Monitor systems, perform error analysis, and drive continuous improvement.
- Drive automation and integrate AI tools to modernize operations.
- Manage incident response and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Above-average degree in a technical or scientific field.
- Several years of experience in operations management of digital platforms or SaaS solutions.
- Solid knowledge of IT service processes, ticketing systems, and technical operating models.
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
- Experience creating dashboards and managing ticketing tools like JIRA Service Management or ServiceNow.
- Demonstrated experience in vendor and service provider management.
- Strong personal accountability for task delivery.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or IT-Grundschutz.
- Experience supporting audits.
- Excellent technical understanding and process orientation.
- Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
Skills
- ITSM
- JIRA Service Management
- ServiceNow
- ITIL 4
- Vendor Management
- Incident Management
- Change Management
- ISO 27001
- IT-Grundschutz
- Automation
- AI Tools
Location
- Berlin, Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- University degree in a technical or scientific field
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape the modernization of government and public administration.
- Work in a dynamic, multifaceted, and forward-looking environment.
- Collaboration with experts from technology, public administration, and top decision-makers.
- Room for personal development and professional growth.
- Culture of mutual support and personal ownership.
About the Company
- GovTech Deutschland is a joint initiative of the federal government, German states, and the tech industry.
- Founded in 2022 to make digital innovations accessible and scalable for public administration.
- Operates platforms for public administration (Deutschlandplattform) and healthcare (MEDI:CUS).
- Innovation ecosystem includes over 150 organizations from tech, research, and civil society.
Equal Opportunity
- GovTech Deutschland ensures gender equality and promotes diversity among its employees.
