Deputy Director General Information Systems

European Central Bank; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

European Central Bank in Frankfurt am Main, Germany seeks a Deputy Director General Information Systems to lead strategic IT transformation at an executive level. You will shape the overall IT strategy, manage staff and budgets, and oversee major projects delivering resilient, secure services for ECB users, ESBC and beyond.

The role requires a master’s degree and 10+ years in IT leadership, with strong capabilities in cloud, cybersecurity and DevOps, plus extensive interaction with stakeholders

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics or a related discipline.
• Minimum of ten years’ relevant professional experience in leading the successful delivery of large-scale IT projects, information systems or technology management.
• At least five years’ experience in managerial roles leading diverse teams.
• Significant experience defining and executing enterprise technology strategies involving cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, AI and digital/DevOps transformations.
• Proven experience balancing innovation, operational resilience and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in the financial sector, public sector or highly regulated environments.
• Experience in digital sovereignty, critical infrastructure or strategic technology autonomy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for activities within your business area, including defining the overall strategy, budgeting, resource allocation and staff management.
• Oversee the delivery of major IT projects and services to achieve ECB objectives, including operational resilience.
• Lead the adoption of modern technologies such as cloud computing, AI, data platforms and DevOps practices.
• Ensure timely and effective IT services, creating measurable business value.
• Foster cultural and technological transformation across the Directorate General and collaborate with external partners.
• Represent the Directorate General and ECB in committees and working groups to maintain strong external relationships.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Digital/DevOps

Data platforms

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in IT / CS / related field

Job description

Deputy Director General Information Systems

Leadership

Information Systems

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General Information

Type of contract Fixed-term contract which may be converted into a permanent contract after five years subject to individual performance and organisational needs

Who can apply? EU nationals

Salary K full time monthly net salary: €12,510 plus benefits, for further information see what we offer .

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Your team

You will be part of the senior management team in the Directorate General Information Systems, which comprises around 350 members of staff developing, delivering and supporting information and communication systems and information technology (IT) services for our users in the ECB, ECB Banking Supervision, the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and beyond.

We deliver stable IT services and lead IT projects in close collaboration with business stakeholders and external partners in the areas of end-user computing, networking, IT system and cloud services, security operations, application development, and support and maintenance. We also provide IT governance services (including IT architecture and IT security policies) for the common systems and services of the Eurosystem and the ESCB. We lead the IT Committee, which includes representatives from the ECB and national central banks, and actively participate in its substructures and working groups.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As Deputy Director General Information Systems, you will serve as a strategic technology leader at the heart of the ECB's digital transformation, operating at an executive level. You will:

• provide, together with the Director General, strategic direction and leadership for activities within your business area, including defining the overall strategy and setting the strategic direction, managing staff, medium-term planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and other relevant tasks;
• play a key role in developing future technology leaders and strengthening organisational technology capabilities across the Directorate General;
• oversee the delivery of major IT projects and services to achieve the ECB’s business objectives, including operational resilience and strategic autonomy;
• oversee critical technology capabilities while leading the adoption of modern technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data platforms, and development, security and operations practices;
• ensure the provision of timely and effective IT services, creating measurable business value across the ECB;
• foster the Directorate General’s ongoing cultural, organisational and technological transformation, such as cloud-based solutions, development and operations (DevOps), and agile working;
• promote a collaborative working environment and an engaged, agile and healthy workforce, and leverage diversity in pursuing business goals;
• align efforts and initiatives regarding the business area’s role in contributing to the strategic direction of the ECB and the Eurosystem/ESCB as a member of the ECB’s senior management team;
• foster close collaboration with other areas of the ECB and with external partners in the areas of end-user computing, networking, IT systems and cloud services, security operations, application development, and support and maintenance;
• represent the Directorate General and the ECB by participating in and/or chairing a wide range of internal and external committees, working groups and high-level fora, and maintaining good working relationships with strategic IT partners.

For this role roles we are seeking candidates who demonstrate the potential for growth, and we will support the selected candidate in their development of the required skills.

We actively support professional development for our staff. Besides learning opportunities, such as training and mentoring, we encourage horizontal mobility after some years in the same position.

The position offers excellent opportunities to drive innovation within a European institution while ensuring the delivery of stable, secure and resilient IT services. It will also enable you to build strong professional networks across Europe and the wider international community. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• a master’s degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics or a related discipline (see How you can join us for details on degree equivalences);
• in addition to the above, a minimum of ten years’ relevant professional experience in leading the successful delivery of large-scale IT projects, having worked in information systems, technology management or a related field;
• at least five years’ experience in managerial roles leading diverse teams;
• significant experience in managing complex technology portfolios and external strategic vendors;
• substantial experience defining and executing enterprise technology strategies involving cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence and digital/DevOps transformations;
• proven experience balancing innovation, operational resilience, cyber security and regulatory requirements;
• a proven track record of building strong relationships and successful partnerships with business;
• experience in the financial sector, public sector or highly regulated environments;
• experience in digital sovereignty, critical infrastructure or strategic technology autonomy initiatives.

You build and maintain relationships throughout the organisation and beyond. You emphasise the overarching mission and common aims to achieve the best outcome for the organisation. You strive to achieve goals. You define the strategic outlook for your own business area. You build diverse teams and foster an environment of creativity and innovation. You endeavour to strengthen your teams’ capability, encouraging commitment and engagement.

You are highly motivated to guide teams in their daily work and support their professional development. You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe.

Working modalities

We would be happy to discuss a part-time arrangement for this role.

Further information

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to the hiring manager, Alain Busac, at [e-mail].

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will be conducted onsite. It will include a presentation and interviews (tentatively scheduled from 7 to 15 December).

The selection procedure will also include a separate assessment of your leadership competencies.

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list (see step 4 of How we hire ), from which you might be considered for similar positions within the ECB.