Digital Transformation Manager | Digitalisierungsmanagement (m/w/d)

Stadt Ahrensburg Der Bürgermeister

Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Oct 17, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves actively shaping the digital future of the City of Ahrensburg as a Digital Transformation Manager within an agile team, reporting directly to the Mayor. Day-to-day responsibilities include driving and continuously updating the city's digitalization strategy, coordinating central project structures, and acting as the key interface for implementing the Online Access Act (OZG), liaising with state authorities, external providers, and internal administration. The manager will advise administrative leadership, project managers, and political bodies, requiring strong communication, moderation, and conceptual abilities. Candidates must hold a university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Public Management, E-Government, or a related field with a digitalization focus, or possess a Certified Administrative Specialist qualification combined with relevant professional experience. This permanent, full-time position offers significant creative freedom, meaningful tasks, and excellent work-life balance benefits, including flexible hours and home office options.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor or comparable) in Public Management / Public Administration, Digital Administration/Digital Business, E-Government/Administrative Informatics, or Business Administration with a digitalization focus; OR Certified Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt) qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in project management and digitalization (Required for Administrative Specialist path)
  • Multi-project management experience in digitalization (Desired)
  • Experience in project steering and agile working methods (Desired)
  • Practical professional experience in municipal administration (Desired)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must possess strong communication skills, conceptual abilities, and persuasiveness. Must be willing to work at the City Hall in Ahrensburg. Permanent, full-time position (part-time possible depending on operational needs).