Head of Information Technology Subdivision | Sachgebietsleitung Informationstechnik (m/w/d)

Landeshauptstadt Dresden

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Jan 30, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves managing the Information Technology subdivision within the Dresden Municipal Libraries, focusing on the planning, development, and implementation of critical digitization projects for a large urban networked library system. The Head of IT will be responsible for ensuring data protection and information security, developing investment concepts for the IT domain, and managing the entire IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and specialized library management systems. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing and adapting library-specific data exchange formats, managing and resolving complex software and hardware malfunctions (e.g., communication, event, and booking technology), and introducing multi-user applications. The position requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to train and advise staff on new data processing technologies, ensuring the continuous modernization of the library's IT landscape.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university education (Diploma, Bachelor), Specialized Business Administrator (VWA), or Angestelltenlehrgang II (equivalent to advanced professional qualification)

Experience

  • Leadership experience required (implied by 'Leitung des Sachgebietes')
  • Professional experience in developing and implementing digitization projects
  • Professional experience in IT infrastructure management and process analysis
  • Professional experience with library-specific data exchange formats and protocols

Languages

English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Driving license Class B and willingness to drive a motor vehicle; Willingness to work weekends and holidays; Location: Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden; Unspecified travel percentage (local travel likely required).