Head of Department for Quality Assurance and Digitalization in Geobasis Applications | Dezernatsleitung „Qualitätssicherung und Digitalisierung in Geobasisanwendungen“ (m/w/d)
Landesamt für Vermessung und Geoinformation SH
Job Summary
This leadership role involves heading Department 35 at the State Office for Surveying and Geoinformation in Schleswig-Holstein (Kiel). As the department is being newly realigned, you will have the unique opportunity to shape structures from the ground up, focusing on the digital transformation of geobasis data. Your daily responsibilities include developing automated workflows for technical procedures, creating quality assurance methods for property cadastre and land surveying data, and integrating complex geodata. You will lead a team, fostering a culture of feedback and innovation while managing the transition toward more agile and digital processes. This permanent, full-time position is ideal for a professional with a strong background in geodesy or geoinformatics who enjoys both technical challenges and personnel management. The role offers attractive public service benefits, including flexible mobile working options, 30 days of vacation, and comprehensive professional development opportunities within a collaborative environment dedicated to public service.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Diploma, Bachelor, or Master) in Geoinformatics, Geodesy, Geomatics, Geoinformation, Geography, or a comparable field; or qualification for the career group 2, 1st entry level in Technical Services (Geoinformation Technology).
Experience
- Professional experience in the application and development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data processing
- Practical experience in agile project management, specifically using Scrum, Kanban, or DevOps methodologies
- Experience in agile leadership roles such as Product Owner, Project Manager, or Stakeholder
- Professional experience in personnel management and employee development
- Experience in change management and driving organizational innovation
- Specialized knowledge in property cadastre (Liegenschaftskataster) or geotopography
Languages
Additional
- German language skills at C1 level or equivalent required. Location: Kiel, Germany. Full-time, permanent contract. Applicants from public administration should provide a current performance appraisal and consent for personnel file review.