Head of Strategy and Transformation Division | Bereichsleitung (m/w/d) Strategie und Transformation

Job Summary

This is a pivotal leadership role within the City of Potsdam administration, focusing on developing cross-departmental strategic goals and steering the administrative transformation process. The Head of Division will lead a team of 14 employees across two working groups (Strategic Steering and Smart City), holding full personnel, organizational, and financial responsibility for the division. Day-to-day tasks include managing goal definition, ensuring strategic implementation, resolving high-level conflicts, and identifying political/legal risks related to strategy execution. The ideal candidate possesses a scientific university degree (Master/Diploma) in relevant fields (Administration, Economics, Social, or Law) and significant professional experience in the public sector or consulting public decision-makers, coupled with proven leadership expertise. This position offers substantial creative freedom to implement new ideas in organizational development and drive the digital transformation of administrative work, making it attractive for those seeking high responsibility and impactful governance.