Head of Information Technology and Digitalization Department | Abteilungsleiter Informationstechnik und Digitalisierung (m/w/d)

Landratsamt Mittelsachsen

Freiberg, Sachsen, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Sep 23, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Landratsamt Mittelsachsen is seeking a Head of Information Technology and Digitalization to lead its IT and digitalization initiatives. This pivotal role involves driving the modernization of public administration, fostering digital transformation, and developing future-oriented concepts for an efficient, service-oriented, and employee-friendly work environment. The successful candidate will ensure smooth IT operations, manage IT and digitalization projects from planning to implementation, and develop digital solutions for administrative processes. You will also provide strategic advice to the administrative leadership, optimize business processes, and manage the department's budget and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to be a key driver of change and digital organizational design within a large public sector employer.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a comparable field; OR qualification for the second entry-level of career group 2 in General Administration with an additional degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Security.

Experience

  • At least 3 years of professional experience in information technology, informatics, or information security
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience
  • Professional experience in public administration (ideally)
  • Experience in managing an organization in a performance-oriented and economical manner

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Class B driver's license and willingness to use private car for business purposes. Willingness to participate in the administrative staff of Mittelsachsen district for disaster protection (Katastrophenschutz).