Head of IT (m/f/d)

Working for Potsdam
Versatile, flexible, close to the people

Potsdam is a great place to live, family-friendly and diverse. This is also reflected in the administration of Brandenburg's state capital. With more than 2,500 employees, we are one of the largest employers in the region. As a municipal authority, we keep the city running and are a reliable service provider for its residents. At the same time, we provide the impetus for the city's development.

In the E-Government department, you are in charge of information technology and the IT equipment of the almost 50 municipal schools in Potsdam. You will be responsible for all matters relating to IT procurement, IT operations, IT service and IT security. You will play a decisive role in the further development of the IT strategy and have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the IT landscape of Potsdam's city administration.

As part of the replacement of the head of the E-Government department, we are looking for a full-time, permanent position as soon as possible for a

Head of IT (m/f/d)

Reference number 540.000.01 | Grouping: EG 15Ü (AT)

Your tasks

• Organizational, personnel and financial responsibility for your department
• Continuous and forward-looking conceptualization, planning, implementation and further development of IT systems in a targeted process landscape
• Planning, controlling and monitoring IT projects, including their operational implementation
• Ensuring the availability, security and performance of the department and optimizing processes
• Representing your department vis-à-vis the administrative management, other divisions and committees as well as externally
• Disciplinary and technical management of the department with currently 2 department heads and over 70 employees

Your profile

• Completed relevant academic degree (Master's or university diploma), preferably in the fields of computer science, business informatics, information technology, administrative sciences (preferably with a focus on e-government), mathematics or comparable
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
• First management experience with proven leadership skills (e.g. by attending seminars or similar)
• Strong management skills
• High ability to deal with conflict, resilience and strategic competence
• Very good communication and cooperation skills as well as judgment and decision-making skills

In interactions, you are confident, cooperative and a strong communicator and deal with emerging conflicts or criticism with a strong focus on values and solutions, self-reflection and empathy; you know how to defend your position convincingly and manage stressful situations. As a strong leader, your actions are characterized by goal and solution orientation and you enjoy setting your own priorities. Your high level of diversity and intercultural skills round off your profile.

What we offer

• In this responsible, varied and future-oriented position, you will work closely with senior management.
• An attractive salary package with non-tariff remuneration (according to TVöD - VKA, EG 15Ü), annual special payment and bonus, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits and monthly subsidy of a VIP company ticket in the amount of the Potsdam AB tariff area
• The flexibility to work to suit your life, e.g. through mobile working, our flexitime scheme and a PLUS of time off through deferred compensation in the form of additional vacation days
• A structured induction by the division manager
• Varied opportunities for personal and professional development, tailored to your specific needs
• As an employer, we offer a good range of company health promotion services (including health days, company sports groups, free course programs) and coaching for our managers. Part-time management is generally possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

The City of Potsdam is committed to equal opportunities and has taken the task of promoting women in management positions to heart. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women.

For your own planning, we would like to inform you that the interviews are scheduled for calendar weeks 32 and 33.

If you would like to contribute your experience, expertise and commitment to our state capital of Potsdam, please apply online via our careers portal by 11.07.2024. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fürch (Tel. 0331 289 1105) and Ms. Harder (Tel. 0331 289 1116) from the recruiting team.