Head of Control and Central Administration Department and Deputy Head of IT Office | Leiter/in (w/m/d) der Abteilung Steuerung und zentrale Verwaltung

Wissenschaftsstadt Darmstadt

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Sep 24, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to steer the strategic planning and operational execution for the Control and Central Administration department within the IT Office of a city administration. The successful candidate will lead a team of eleven, managing personnel administration, budget, and coordinating central tasks such as license and IT asset management, and data protection. This position also involves acting as Deputy Head of the IT Office, supporting the Head in various capacities. The role is ideal for someone seeking a secure, permanent position with family-friendly policies, offering a challenging yet rewarding environment to shape the future of public IT services. Strong leadership, administrative, and IT-related experience are essential for success.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent (e.g., Master of Public Management, 2nd State Examination in Law) with extensive IT practical experience; OR Bachelor's degree or equivalent (e.g., Bachelor of Arts – Public Administration, Dipl.-Verwaltungswirt/in) with acquired qualification for higher general administrative service and extensive IT practical experience; OR Master's or Diplom (University) degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable field with extensive practical experience in administration; OR Bachelor's or Diplom (FH) degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable field with long-term relevant professional experience (3+ years). Proof of professional and work-related pedagogical aptitude (Ausbildereignungsverordnung § 2) or willingness to acquire it promptly.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT
  • 3+ years in leadership or managing employees
  • Long-term relevant professional experience (3+ years) for Bachelor/Diplom (FH) degree holders in IT or related fields

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be eligible for Beamter/in (civil servant) or Tarifbeschäftigte/r (collective agreement employee) status. Screen-suitability (Bildschirmtauglichkeit) required. Full-time (41 or 39 hours/week) or part-time possible. Unbefristet (permanent) contract. Location: Luisenplatz 5a, 64283 Darmstadt.