Head of Department IT and Central Services | Fachdienstleitung IT und zentrale Dienste (m/w/d) in Bad Freienwalde (Oder)

Job Summary

This leadership role involves managing and strategically developing the IT and Central Services department for the City of Bad Freienwalde (Oder), serving the administration, four schools, and other facilities. The Head of Department is responsible for ensuring a high-performing and secure IT infrastructure, which includes managing firewalls, switches, Windows/Linux servers, Windows clients, and iOS devices. Day-to-day tasks involve planning and implementing IT projects, providing user support, optimizing existing processes, and managing the department's budget and financial planning. A key requirement is proven professional experience in IT administration, ideally within the public sector, coupled with team leadership skills and strong organizational abilities. This is an attractive, permanent full-time position offering competitive public sector compensation (TVöD up to EG 10), flexible working hours, 30 days of annual leave, and additional benefits like occupational pension and professional development opportunities.