Head of Application Systems Department | Abteilungsleiter:in Anwendungssysteme

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena Land Thüringen

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Jan 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role at the University Computing Center in Jena involves autonomously managing the Application Systems Department, overseeing two sections and a team of over 20 employees. The primary focus is ensuring the reliability and continuous optimization of digital application systems crucial for university operations, including Student Lifecycle Management, Finance, Procurement, HR, and Facility Management. The Head will be responsible for evaluating IT requirements in the academic support sector, fostering constructive dialogue with stakeholders, and aligning the service portfolio with the Digital University strategy. This position is ideal for an experienced IT leader with a background in university administration systems (e.g., ERP, Campus Management) who is keen to drive innovation and shape the future development of IT services within a major German university setting.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree in Administrative Informatics or related fields, or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience

  • Professional experience with application systems (e.g., Campus Management, ERP, Facility Management, DMS, Process Management systems)
  • Familiarity with support processes in higher education or similar institutions
  • Knowledge or experience in integrating and orchestrating complex IT systems
  • Experience in project work (Desirable)
  • Knowledge in personnel leadership (Desirable)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Full-time, permanent contract. Location is the University Computing Center at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.