Head of Digital Management Department | Abteilungsleiter/ Abteilungsleiterin (m/w/d) der Abteilung „Digitales Management“
Stadtverwaltung Stadt Gevelsberg
Job Summary
This leadership role involves heading the Digital Management Department for the City of Gevelsberg, overseeing a team of 12 employees. You will be responsible for the strategic development of the IT system landscape, digital services, and internal administrative processes. Day-to-day duties include ensuring smooth IT operations, managing infrastructure and applications, and supporting various municipal departments with automation and digitalization projects. You will also lead complex IT transformation projects, manage budgets, and represent the department in political committee meetings. This position is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract status, flexible working hours with mobile work options, and the opportunity to significantly shape the digital future of a public administration. It offers a competitive public service salary (TVöD E13) and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and bike leasing.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor/Diploma) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification; alternatively, an IT-specific vocational training (e.g., in Application Development or System Integration) combined with equivalent skills and experience.
Experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in IT or digitalization fields
- Several years of leadership experience with personnel responsibility
- Proven track record in managing complex IT and transformation projects
- Experience in strategic development of IT landscapes and digital services
- Professional experience in public administration or political committee participation is beneficial
Languages
Additional
- Must be able to participate in political committee meetings. Position is based in Gevelsberg with possibilities for mobile work/home office. Applicants must reference code 2026-02-12-B.