Job in Germany : Head of Department (m / f / d) for the "Technology" division at the Office of [...]

Stadt Köln; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading public administration in Cologne seeks a Head of Department for the Technology division. This role involves managing a team, overseeing web applications, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media informatics or related fields, with skills in project management and web technologies. The position offers a balanced work-life environment and opportunities for professional development.

Servicios

Work-life balance

Mobile working and home office

30 days vacation

Performance-related bonus

Over 700 training opportunities

Company sports and prevention programs

Formación

• Experience in managing web applications and content management systems.
• Knowledge of the Imperia CMS or similar systems.
• Several years of experience in public relations and editorial work.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the Technology department with five employees.
• Design and manage web applications and interfaces.
• Provide technical advice to city leadership.

Conocimientos

Web Applications

Content Management Systems

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Conflict Resolution

Cooperation Skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Media Informatics

Business Informatics

Economic Sciences

Public Administration

Herramientas

Git

Linux

API

Descripción del empleo

Head of Department (m / f / d) for the "Technology" division at the Office of Press and Public Relations

Company description

Would you like to contribute your skills, ideas, and experience to the further development of the City of Cologne's website?

The Office of Press and Public Relations is looking for a Head of Department (m / f / d) for the "Technology" area in the "Online Communication" department starting July 1, 2025!

If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for, then apply now and join Cologne!

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the "Technology" department with currently five employees and be responsible for occupational health and safety matters in the area of responsibility.
2. Design, create, develop, and manage web applications.
3. Develop interfaces to the Imperia web content management system or from the Imperia system to web applications, modules, and templates for Imperia.
4. Ensure quality assurance of the front- and backend developments of stadt.koeln, integrate innovative technologies, and evaluate new web and mobile technologies for stadt.koeln.
5. Take on project management of IT projects, including project planning and conception of structures and layouts for online applications.
6. Provide technical advice to city leadership and departments in the realization of online applications.
7. Support and advise departments on the professional provision of textual, visual, animated, or audio content on stadt.koeln and external websites.
8. Assume the role of deputy head of the online editorial department.
9. Participate in work assignments outside the usual framework for special events and functions (e.g., elections, large-scale operations, major events).

Your Profile:

A successfully completed university degree (at least a Bachelor's degree or FH diploma) is required in:

• Media informatics
• Business informatics
• Economic sciences
• Public Administration / Management

Or you have:

• Successfully completed administrative course two (formerly employee course two) as a tariff employee.
• As a civil servant with the qualification for career group 2, 1st entry level of the non-technical administrative service (formerly senior civil service).

What else matters to us:

You ...

• Have sound knowledge and experience in web applications, content management systems, and website administration.
• Have in-depth specialist knowledge of the structure and programming of the Imperia content management system (CMS) or a comparable CMS.
• Have knowledge and experience of working with Git, frameworks, responsive design, Linux, databases, API, AI, and web servers.
• Have several years of experience in editorial and public relations work and have in-depth specialist knowledge of online topics.
• Show a willingness to learn and perform.
• Bring analytical skills and flexibility in finding solutions.
• Are convincing due to your argumentation and conflict resolution skills.
• Count cooperation skills, especially service and service orientation, among your strengths.
• Have gender competence and a belief in diversity, are committed to work-life balance, and the effective advancement of women, promote individuality and diversity, and implement the inclusion agreement.
• Have knowledge and experience in software architecture, project management, and media management.
• Have already led teams or groups.
• Live an open and constructive culture of discussion.

We Offer You:

• A versatile and varied job.
• Work-life balance.
• Mobile working and home office.
• Guidelines for leadership and collaboration.
• Job and wage security.
• 30 days vacation.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Collectively agreed annual special payment.
• Over 700 training opportunities.
• Part-time management.
• Company sports and prevention programs in everyday working life.

The position is valued according to pay group 12 TVöD (collective agreement for the public service) or salary group A 12 career group 2, 1st entry level LBesG NRW (State Salary Act for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia).

The classification is in accordance with the collective agreement regulations.

The weekly working time is 39 hours (tariff employees) or 41 hours (civil servants). Part-time and full-time employment is possible.

Your Application:

For further information on the application process, please contact Ms. Obst at 0221 221-35331.

If you have any technical questions, please contact Mr. Steden at 0221 221-33991.

Please send your application documents in PDF format by May 11, 2025, referencing number 0272 / 25-KeOb to:

City of Cologne - The Lord Mayor

Personnel and administrative management

50679 Cologne

Or apply online here:

Please send document files in PDF format if possible.

The position is advertised both internally and externally.

We actively promote gender equality and diversity for all people in the administration.

We welcome applications from people of color, all nationalities, religions, and world views, sexual orientations, gender identities, all age groups, and people with disabilities. We also welcome applications from people with a migration background, especially refugees.

The City of Cologne has received awards for its commitment to equal opportunities and diversity, including the TOTAL E-QUALITY award and the DIVERSITY award, as well as the audit berufundfamilie for work-family compatibility.

Women are especially encouraged to apply in STEM professions.

We offer flexible working hours and forms of work, including mobile working, tailored to different lifestyles and needs.

As a public employer, we support the integration of disabled, severely disabled, and equivalent people into working life, with special consideration given to equally qualified applicants with disabilities.