Head of Department Management Team (m/w/d) - University IT

The University of Mannheim is one of the leading universities in Germany with currently around 12,000 students at five faculties. In particular, the economic and social sciences belong to the top group nationally and internationally. The University of Mannheim offers its over 2,600 employees an exciting working environment with numerous benefits. In the University IT, a full-time job is at the earliest possible date than

to occupy. Key data Start: at the next possible time Duration: a half-office first terminated for three years and an unlimited half-office Grouping: up to E 14 TV-L BW Hours/week: 39.5 hours, the place is basically partable Place of work: Mannheim, Downtown Application deadline: 01.05.2025 Reference number: IT-346 The development-strong University IT Mannheim (UNIT) operates the entire IT infrastructure, the network and the media technology for the University of Mannheim. As a central university institution with more than 110 employees, we offer a variety of modern IT services, develop tailor-made IT solutions for teaching, research and administration and accompany the university in the implementation of digital processes. The management of the University IT is looking for an experienced and dedicated management team. This responsible role includes the strategic and operational management of this department as well as the establishment and further development of the Employer Branding of the University IT and the establishment of an innovative recruiting strategy, including modern concepts

Responsibility for strategic leadership and innovative development of the department as part of the management team for a team of around 11 employees Cooperation with the management of University IT, internal departments and external partners Further development of communication and public management and effective reporting Budget planning and resource management Professional management and further development of processes and standards Building and further development of the Employer Branding of the University IT Development of innovative recruiting strategies also using AI systems Support and organisational support of training coordination

Graduate/Master in Business Administration or a comparable subject and professional experience in a corresponding position Experience in the context of higher education as well as profound experience in team leadership and targeted development of employees Deep knowledge of efficient organization and coordination department structures and processes Strategic planning competence to develop and implement an effective employer branding strategy High communication competence and enforcement capability as well as the ability to co-operative and cross-sector cooperation Experience in budget management and resource planning Knowledge of current AI systems and their applications in HR Ability to carry out cost-benefit analyses and to create concept papers An advantage is a qualification according to the training regulations (ADA-Schein)

A high degree of self-responsibility in the benefits of the public service A varied activity in an exciting environment and possibilities for personal development A modern IT environment with a high level of innovation and quality A flexible working time model with the possibility of teleworking Various offers of higher education and health management Applications for severely disabled persons are preferably taken into account with appropriate suitability. The University of Mannheim strives to increase the proportion of women and therefore expressly requests qualified women to apply. JOBV1_EN