Digital Transformation Officer | Digitalisierungsbeauftragte:r (m/w/d)

Stadt Mainz

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Mar 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Digital Transformation Officer for the City of Mainz, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of municipal services. Operating within the Steering Department, your daily responsibilities will involve creating and updating IT and digitalization strategies, setting priorities for technological innovation, and monitoring the progress of digital initiatives across the city administration. You will be responsible for the strategic alignment of IT service delivery, ensuring that modern technological solutions are integrated effectively into public services. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between technical possibilities and organizational needs. The position offers a high degree of autonomy, flexible working hours with mobile work options, and the job security of the German public service (TVöD/A 14). It is a unique opportunity to lead large-scale digital change in a major regional capital while enjoying comprehensive benefits like a subsidized Germany-wide transit ticket and extensive professional development opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Master's level) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Public Management, Personnel and Organizational Development, Economics, or qualification for the A 14 civil service grade in Administration and Finance.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the public sector is required.
  • Extensive knowledge in digitalization and IT governance within the public sector.
  • Proven experience in analytical and conceptual thinking.
  • Experience in negotiation and coordination of complex projects.
  • Experience in managing digital transformation or IT service delivery.

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Must meet requirements for German public service pay grade A 14 LBesO or Entgeltgruppe 13 TVöD. Location: Mainz, Germany. Application deadline: March 31, 2026.