Head of Digitalization Department | Sachgebietsleiter Digitalisierung (m/w/d)

Landkreis Burgenlandkreis

Naumburg (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Feb 16, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role offers a leadership position within the Office for Digitalization and Information Technology for the Burgenlandkreis district administration. As the Head of Digitalization, you will be responsible for the strategic development and operational management of complex digitalization projects aimed at creating a citizen-friendly, efficient, and low-bureaucracy administration. Your day-to-day will involve leading a dedicated team, designing process standards, and coordinating cross-departmental initiatives. You will serve as a technical advisor to the administrative leadership and manage project budgets. This position is ideal for a professional with a background in Computer Science or Public Administration who thrives in a modernizing public sector environment. The role is attractive due to its flexible working hours, home office options, and the opportunity to significantly influence the digital transformation of a major regional administration during a period of structural change.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Administrative Sciences, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • At least 3 years of practical experience in the field of digitalization
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Experience in managing multiple parallel, complex digitalization projects
  • Experience in conceptualizing digitalization and process standards
  • Professional experience in technical consulting for administrative leadership

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Possession of a Class B driver's license and willingness to use a private vehicle for business purposes is required. Must be willing to undergo subject-specific qualifications.