Head of IT Service (m/f/d)

Head of IT Service (m/f/d)

Founded in 2009, Hamm‑Lippstadt State University of Applied Sciences stands for interdisciplinary degree programs with a clear focus on current and future market requirements. We offer degree programs in the fields of business, computer science, natural sciences and technology. Practical relevance, creativity, openness, tolerance and team orientation are our standards in research, teaching and organization.

We live modernity in all areas and look forward to excellent minds and committed colleagues who want to work in the team of an innovative university in the middle of North Rhine‑Westphalia.

Responsibilities

• You will be happy to take on the technical management of the IT Service department and lead a motivated team on an equal footing. You are characterized by an appreciative management style, strong communication skills and an interest in the further development of your employees.
• You will oversee and be responsible for day‑to‑day operations and strategic planning and act confidently and cooperatively with the various internal and external stakeholders.
• You manage and optimise the topics of user and application support, endpoint management, IT documentation, PKI, printers, identity management and IT contract management.
• Collaboration with the Digital Transformation, Data Center and IT Infrastructure departments as well as with other internal stakeholders at the university is a matter of course for you.
• You will also be responsible for the creation and further development of specialist concepts in the field of data processing.

Requirements

• As a basis, you have a university degree (Master’s or university diploma) in computer science or a comparable subject.
• In addition, you have at least demonstrable initial professional experience in management positions, e.g. in similar institutions or on projects.
• You have a very good command of German (C2 level).
• You have good knowledge of common IT infrastructure systems (e.g. servers, storage, network, databases, software products) and project management.
• Further knowledge of IT management, such as ITIL certification, is an advantage.
• You have a confident and engaging manner, combined with strong communication and social skills.
• In addition, you have an analytical, strategic and results‑oriented way of thinking as well as a high degree of self‑motivation and initiative and impress with a high level of service orientation.

General Information About The Position

The place of work is Lippstadt. Regular presence at the Hamm site is required. Home office arrangements are available at the university. The permanent full‑time position is to be filled at the earliest possible date. Depending on the tasks assigned and fulfilment of the personal requirements, the position will be graded up to pay group 13 according to the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV‑L).

In principle, positions can also be filled on a part‑time basis, provided there are no official reasons to the contrary in individual cases. The university has set itself the goal of promoting the professional future of women and expressly encourages suitably qualified women to apply. Severely disabled persons will be given priority if equally qualified.

Mr. Michael Steuter (e‑mail: michael.steuter@hshl.de; phone: 02381/8789‑7500) will be happy to answer any technical questions you may have about the advertised position. Ms. Katharina Witte (e‑mail: katharina.witte@hshl.de; phone: 02381/8789‑7412) will answer any questions regarding the selection process and a possible employment relationship.

The interviews will take place in week 49.

Does this sound like an appealing prospect for you? Then please submit your application exclusively via the online portal by 19.11.2025.

Chancellor of the Hamm‑Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences

Department 4 – Human Resources

Marker Allee 76-78, 59063 Hamm

hshl.de

Online application

Senior Level

Executive

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industry

Higher Education