Department Manager | Dezernatsmanager*in (m/w/d)
Stadt Herten
Job Summary
As a Department Manager for the City of Herten, you will serve as a strategic link between the City Treasurer and various municipal departments, including Law, Public Order, and Urban Planning. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve advising departments on strategic goals, developing performance metrics, and managing departmental controlling and reporting. You will oversee budget planning, organizational development, and IT procurement while acting as a key coordinator for digitalization and process management. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys conceptual work and cross-departmental communication. The position offers a secure public service contract with significant benefits, including flexible working hours, 40% remote work options, extensive professional development through a dedicated institute, and a strong focus on health management and work-life balance within a modern service-oriented administration.
Required Skills
Education
Qualification for Career Group 2, First Entry Level of General Administrative Service (e.g., Diploma in Public Administration, Bachelor of Laws, or completion of Administrative Training II) OR a University/Fachhochschule degree in Business Administration.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in municipal administration
- Professional experience in cross-sectional administrative functions (preferred)
- Experience in formulating strategic and operational goals and tracking target agreements
- Experience in budget planning and financial management within a public sector context
- Proven experience in organizational and personnel planning
Languages
Additional
- Must hold qualification for North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) civil service career group 2.1 or equivalent. Permanent employment in a civil service capacity requires an existing civil service status with another employer. Location: Herten, Germany.