Head of Digitalization Department | Abteilungsleitung Digitalisierung
Stadt Neumünster Öffentliche Verwaltung
Job Summary
This leadership role involves driving the digital transformation agenda for the city administration. The Head of Digitalization will be responsible for developing and advancing a comprehensive digitalization strategy, leading a team of five experts, and managing the department's budget and reporting to political committees. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating the implementation of digital measures across all departments, overseeing IT change management processes, and leading agile digitalization projects, including the implementation of AI applications and Smart City initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in process digitalization, project leadership, and change management, combining strategic vision with effective team development and stakeholder engagement to foster a modern, technology-supported work culture within the public sector.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree in Digitalization, Computer Science, or Engineering, OR Master's/Diploma degree in Economics, Administration, or Social Sciences, OR equivalent abilities and experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in process digitalization
- Professional experience in leading digitalization or IT projects
- Experience in leadership and personnel development is beneficial
- Experience in project or program management is beneficial
- Experience in Stakeholder Management is beneficial
Languages
Additional
- Unrestricted employment contract; Position is full-time (39 hours/week); Must be able to work in the public administration context.
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