Head of IT Department | Bereichsleitung IT (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This critical leadership position requires an experienced IT professional to manage and strategically direct the IT/EDP department across Hahn-Schickard’s three research locations in Baden-Württemberg (Freiburg, Villingen-Schwenningen, and Stuttgart). The Head of IT will be responsible for leading groups of system administrators and driving the cross-site development and implementation of the IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include coordinating measures with the CIO, identifying and implementing new technologies to enhance processes, managing the IT budget, and overseeing the procurement of hardware and software solutions. Candidates must possess a university degree (Bachelor or Master) in Computer Science or a related field, coupled with extensive professional experience in IT leadership, infrastructure, and security. Success in this role demands strong analytical skills, high commitment, and fluent proficiency in both German and English.