Digital Transformation Officer | Digitalisierungsbeauftragter (m/w/d)
Stadtverwaltung Papenburg
Job Summary
As a Digital Transformation Officer for the City of Papenburg, you will be the central driving force behind the modernization of public administration. Your daily responsibilities include optimizing administrative processes through automation (RPA) and workflow management, as well as implementing AI-supported applications like chatbots and decision-support systems. You will lead Smart City projects, manage digital participation formats, and ensure compliance with legal frameworks such as the Online Access Act (OZG) and the AI Act. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and wants to bridge the gap between innovative technology and practical public service solutions. The position offers a future-proof, permanent contract with flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a modern digital environment including electronic file management. It is a unique opportunity to shape the digital landscape of a municipality while benefiting from comprehensive health management and professional development through a dedicated digital learning platform.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- Professional experience in a municipal or public sector environment is preferred
- Foundational knowledge in at least one area of Artificial Intelligence, Process Automation, Smart City, or Administrative Digitization
- Experience in managing administrative structures and legal frameworks with a strong IT affinity
- Proven experience in structured, solution-oriented project management and independent work
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and external partner networking
Languages
Additional
- The position is a full-time, permanent contract located in Papenburg. Candidates must be able to work within the TVöD/NBesG pay scale framework (up to E 10 or A 11). Applications must be submitted via the city's career portal by March 8, 2026.