Head of IT Department | Leitung (m/w/d) des Referates „IT“
Kreisverwaltung Südliche Weinstrasse
Job Summary
The Kreisverwaltung Südliche Weinstraße is seeking a Head of IT Department to lead and develop a team of six employees. This role involves comprehensive leadership responsibilities, including personnel, organizational, and financial management. The successful candidate will be crucial in analyzing requirements, advancing the IT infrastructure, driving digitalization, and ensuring the smooth operation of the IT systems for the district administration. Key responsibilities also include identifying and implementing technological trends, developing IT strategies for various areas like network technology and security, and fostering strong communication with internal departments and external partners. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and innovative leader to shape the future of IT within a public administration setting.
Required Skills
Education
• Completed third entry-level examination for the administration and finance field OR • Successfully completed training as an Administrative Specialist (Angestelltenprüfung II) OR • Successfully completed training as an Administrative Assistant and successfully completed further training as an Administrative IT Specialist OR • Successfully completed Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Public Management OR • Successfully completed degree in Information Technology (e.g., Bachelor or Master in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Digital Administration, E-Government, Economics, or Industrial Engineering with a focus on Computer Science or Information Technology) OR • Successfully completed degree in Business Administration (BWL), preferably with a focus on IT OR • Successfully completed vocational training/further education with advanced qualification, e.g., certified IT Specialist (IHK), certified Business IT Specialist (IHK)
Experience
- Professional experience in an IT environment (advantageous)
- Leadership experience and a modern leadership understanding
Languages
Additional
- High commitment, responsibility, and flexibility
- Openness to future-oriented topics
- Strong self-reflection, resilience, and ability to handle conflict and criticism
- Goal- and results-oriented approach
- Innovative thinking
- Applications from severely disabled persons are preferred with appropriate qualifications and suitability.
- Applications from part-time employees are welcome.
- Applications from women are particularly welcome.
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