Head of School Digitalization Department | Sachgebietsleitung Schuldigitalisierung

Landkreis Rostock

Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Published Dec 18, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical role involves leading and coordinating the School Digitalization Department, managing a team of seven, within the Rostock District administration. The Head of Department is responsible for the continuous development and updating of the media development plan for the district's schools, ensuring the implementation of the IT strategy in line with media education concepts. Daily tasks include acting as the primary contact for school management, steering external service providers, and overseeing the planning of IT infrastructure for new and renovated school buildings and sports facilities. The position requires a degree in Computer Science or a related field with proven professional experience, strong leadership potential (with an option for a two-year probationary leadership period if no prior experience exists), and expertise in IT infrastructure management, procurement processes, IT security, and data protection. This is an attractive full-time, permanent position offering flexible hours and comprehensive public sector benefits.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in Computer Science or another completed university degree combined with relevant professional experience, or completed training as an IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) combined with relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • At least two years of professional experience in the specified field (required if educational background is not Computer Science degree)
  • Experience with IT infrastructure management and IT projects
  • Experience in steering external service providers and vendor contact
  • Relevant experience in IT security and data protection
  • Experience with project work
  • Leadership experience (optional, but required for permanent appointment; two-year probationary leadership offered if none exists)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Possession of Class B driving license.