Head of IT for municipal utilities and services company (m/f/d)

The Municipal Works of Magdeburg are the municipal utility and service company of the capital Magdeburg. You ensure the reliable supply of electricity, gas, district heating and drinking water to citizens and operate central infrastructure such as wastewater and disposal systems. As a regionally rooted company, the company stands for security of supply, sustainability and investment in modern networks and renewable energies. In addition to energy and water supply, You are actively engaged in economic development and quality of life in Magdeburg and the region. With around 850 employees, the company is one of the largest employers in Magdeburg. In the course of an age-related succession, we are looking for a highly motivated, professionally competent and powerful personality as an area management IT.

Leadership, motivation and further development of the IT sector with 4 directly assigned executives of the next level and a total of about 50 employees - in direct line of management - as well as control of external IT service providers including contract and license management Central responsibility for the further development and implementation of the IT strategy including effective IT governance for prioritization, control and decision-making in basic IT issues Ensuring professional IT requirements management as well as responsibility for the introduction and compliance of standards and framework guidelines to develop a sustainable, secure and integrated IT landscape Ensuring high-availability IT operations including disaster recovery concepts, integrated ITService management, and organization and coordination of business continuity management in cooperation with the departments and the cybersecurity unit Ensuring the implementation and monitoring of IT security, compliance and certification requirements (including NIS2, ISO 27001, PS 951) and translation of regulatory requirements into sustainable IT architectures and operational models Initiation, evaluation and support of strategic projects and change processes together with the management and departments (e.g. in the context of the energy transition)

Successfully completed university studies (Diplom/Master) in the field of computer science, business informatics or comparable technical-scientific studies Multiannual leadership and management experience in the IT environment of a comparable company – ideally the critical infrastructure with responsibility for a comparable large team of approx. 50 employees Proven expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, ERP systems (SAP of advantage) and IT service management Funded knowledge of cyber security, especially regarding NIS2, ISO 27001 and modern security architectures Extensive experience in the planning and implementation of complex digitalization and automation projects including budget and resource management and in the design of IT strategies Valuable and participatory leadership style with open feedback culture and high competence in cooperation with different stakeholders and external service providers Embossed communication strength paired with high integration capability and service orientation Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, a high degree of process-oriented and entrepreneurial thinking, as well as an objective and solution-oriented working style Very good knowledge of English and German (German= business language)

actively shaping the energy transition Work for and in the Magdeburg region Indefinite employment in full-time, non-tariff compensation package with occupational pensions and caravans also for private use A team of executives, which brings together topics, regular exchange formats with all levels of leadership including the management Continuous training/development through an internal management development programme as well as individual coaching offers certified work environment with numerous offers for the reconciliation of work and family Business restaurant in the heart of the city of Magdeburg