Head of Information Technology Department | Fachbereichsleiterin/Fachbereichsleiter Informationstechnik (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced IT professional to head the Information Technology Department within a major municipal employer in Oberhavel, Germany. The Head of IT will be responsible for general and technical leadership, including the strategic management of IT resources, ensuring goal achievement through performance and cost metrics, and making key decisions on cross-departmental IT matters. A core function involves developing and refining the IT strategy for the district administration and participating in major digitalization projects. The ideal candidate holds a university degree (Diplom or Master's) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or Technology, coupled with several years of leadership experience in a large IT organization, preferably within the public sector. This permanent, full-time position offers flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile work, contributing directly to the ecological, economic, and social development of the district.