Head of Information Technology Department (m/f/d)

Head of Information Technology Department (m/f/d)

The district of Oberhavel - located north of Berlin - is looking for the next possible date for a Head of Information Technology Department (m/f/d).

Our administrative headquarters and your future place of work is the district town of Oranienburg, which is very well connected and can be reached by S-Bahn and regional express train from the capital in just 20 minutes. The district of Oberhavel is a growth region and is one of the strongest economic districts in eastern Germany. Oberhavel is a modern technology and industrial location, which is also characterized by unspoiled nature, varied leisure, cultural and tourism offers and a heritage steeped in history.

The position is assigned to Department VI - Finance and IT.

We offer

• a permanent full-time employment contract (39 hours per week)
• the possibility of performing duties part-time, taking into account official requirements
• an attractive salary in accordance with the public service collective agreement (VKA) in pay group 14 plus an annual special payment and the opportunity to participate in the company performance pay scheme
• Our company health management program with many benefits for employees
• A discounted monthly ticket for local public transport (job ticket)
• Flexible working hours to achieve an optimal work-life balance
• 30 days' vacation per year and days off on 24.12. and 31.12.
• A structured induction and the opportunity to undertake targeted further training
• A highly motivated, efficient and dynamic team
• Modern workstations and the opportunity for mobile working as part of the work agreement

Your exciting tasks will primarily include

• General management tasks
• Strategic management
• Controlling and ensuring target achievement based on performance and cost indicators as well as target agreements with employees
• Economical use of resources and cost responsibility
• Making decisions on prominent and interdisciplinary issues
• Determining fundamental decisions in the performance of tasks by the specialist services
• Representing the department vis-à-vis other authorities and institutions
• Specialist management tasks
• (Further) development of the district administration's IT strategy
• Deciding on high-profile and cross-departmental issues
• Participation in high-profile (digitization) projects
• Preparation of information and decision papers for the district council and the department management

You bring with you

• a university degree (diploma or master's degree) preferably in the field of computer science, business informatics or technology
• Alternatively, equivalent skills and experience
• Several years of management and leadership experience in a larger organizational unit with a focus on information technology
• At least three years of practical work experience
• Goal-oriented, cooperative leadership with an appreciative management philosophy
• Willingness to cooperate with the district administrator, the members of the department management and the employees of the district administration in a spirit of trust

Application deadline

07.03.2025
Interviews are scheduled for the 13th calendar week of 2025

Contact

Ms. Miersch
Phone: 03301 601-1733
E-mail: bewerbung@oberhavel.de

Documents

Please send your application (informative cover letter, complete curriculum vitae in "month/year" format, complete documents on your studies/vocational training including grades/overall grade of the final examination, proof of qualifications, assessments, references, information on voluntary work, etc.), which shows that you meet the formal and professional requirements, preferably by e-mail (in PDF format, maximum 10 MB in total) to bewerbung@oberhavel.de, quoting the keyword "FBL IT".

The encrypted transmission of your application documents is possible via https://cryptshare.oberhavel.de. Click on "Provide" there.

Equal opportunities are part of our personnel policy. The district of Oberhavel therefore particularly welcomes applications from severely disabled persons and persons of equal status. These are given priority if they have the same qualifications and suitability. In order to assert the rights for severely disabled or equivalent disabled persons, the submission of the corresponding official proof is required with the application documents.

Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Note: By submitting your application, you agree that we may record your documents and keep them for up to three months after the position has been filled.

After submitting your application, you will usually receive an automated confirmation of receipt. If you do not receive such an e-mail, please get in touch with the above-mentioned contact person from the Human Resources department.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Find out more about the district of Oberhavel at www.oberhavel.de.