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

Job Summary

The City of Melle is seeking a Head of IT Department to lead and strategically develop its IT team and infrastructure, ensuring smooth and secure operations across all locations. This critical leadership role involves developing and implementing a forward-looking IT strategy, driving digitalization and modernization initiatives, and strategically advancing the entire IT infrastructure landscape, including networks, servers, and client systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the IT security architecture, risk management, and ensuring compliance with BSI standards. Key responsibilities also include managing the IT budget, overseeing procurement, and leading complex IT projects in collaboration with specialized departments. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification, coupled with multi-year professional experience in IT, ideally within the public sector, and proven leadership experience in managing IT teams and projects. This position offers an attractive, crisis-proof, full-time role with competitive public sector compensation and benefits.