Team Lead Digital Service / Head of IT Department | Teamlead Digital Service / Leitung IT-Abteilung (W/M/D)

Stadtverwaltung Herrenberg

Herrenberg im Gäu, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jul 21, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Team Lead Digital Service / Head of IT Department, you will be the driving force behind digital innovation and progress for the city of Herrenberg. You will lead a 9-person IT department, overseeing IT administration, infrastructure, support, and Kita-IT, ensuring secure, stable, and future-proof IT operations. A key part of your role involves strategic planning and expansion of network and server infrastructure, modernizing communication systems, and advancing the municipal digital strategy, including a cloud-first approach. You will also be responsible for the quality assurance of the IT Service Desk and actively shape the cybersecurity and data security strategy, including backup and UPS strategies. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong strategic vision, and the ability to manage complex IT challenges while fostering a collaborative team environment. You will act as a consultant for other departments, guiding their digital initiatives and contributing to an efficient and modern public administration.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in (Business) Informatics or IT Security, or comparable education with additional qualifications in IT security and IT management.

Experience

  • Extensive professional experience in IT security and IT management
  • Experience in leading an IT department or similar leadership role
  • Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified