Head of Server and Central Applications | Sachgebietsleitung (m/w/d) Server und zentrale Anwendungen

Stadt Krefeld

Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Server and Central Applications for the City of Krefeld, you will lead the strategic and operational management of the municipal IT infrastructure. You will hold overall responsibility for ensuring a stable, secure, and future-proof environment for server, storage, and central application systems. Your day-to-day work involves managing a team, overseeing the lifecycle of central applications (such as DMS, VOIS, and mail servers), and steering modernization and software implementation projects. This role is ideal for a leader who excels in change management and possesses a structured, analytical mindset. You will work closely with internal and external partners to align IT architecture with the city's evolving needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the digital transformation of a large public administration, combining technical leadership with strategic organizational development in a stable, permanent role.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or University Diploma in Computer Science, E-Government, Public Administration Informatics, or a related IT field; or qualification for the 2nd entry level of the 2nd career group in general administration.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT infrastructure and/or IT application operations
  • Leadership experience in managing teams and personnel
  • Experience in steering IT projects and software implementations
  • Knowledge of municipal or public administration environments

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Must be eligible for public service employment under German law (TVöD/LBesG). This role requires a high level of decision-making authority and communication skills suitable for a leadership position in a public sector organization.