Job in Germany : Head of Data Center (f / m / d) (future IT Services)

We are Hessen's university for music, theater, dance and their sciences and train students for artistic, pedagogical and scientific professions.

We are looking for creative and committed people who can actively contribute their skills, experience and ideas to our international university team.

The HfMDK is looking for the next possible date for a

Head of Computer Center (f / m / d) (future IT Services)

full-time, up to EG 14 TV-H, permanent)

Reference number 2025-036

The Data Center department is responsible for IT operations, the further development of digital services and the overall IT development of the university. As Head of the Data Center, you will play a key role : you will be responsible for implementing the IT strategy, managing the IT infrastructure and leading a dedicated team. You are the central point of contact for IT matters and advise the university management on strategic IT issues. The Head of Data Center uses the creative scope for the strategic realignment of the IT department.

Your main areas of responsibility :

• Strategic & overarching tasks :
• Advising the Vice President for University Development and Digitalization in her role as Presidential CIO
• Developing and implementing the IT strategy in close coordination with the CIO
• Further development of the IT service portfolio, targeted alignment with university needs and management of the IT infrastructure as well as implementation of security concepts
• Budget responsibility, IT controlling of the department and resource optimization
• Operational & management tasks :
• Management of the current four-person team, development of team structures and processes
• Acting as an escalation instance for 2nd level support
• Responsibility for IT security, data backup, IT data protection and emergency management
• Further development of the area of responsibility with a view to technological innovations, procedures and operational security
• Planning, management and control of departmental goals
• Coordination & collaboration :
• Development and monitoring of service level agreements
• Managing IT projects in collaboration with the CIO and the DTO
• Proactive communication within the team, at the university and with cooperation partners

Your profile :

or completed university degree (Bachelor or FH diploma) in the field of computer science or comparable, with at least four years of professional experience in the IT environment

Our offer :

The HfMDK values diversity and tolerance and promotes equal rights for all genders. We support our employees in balancing work and family life. Applications from women with appropriate qualifications are expressly encouraged.

People with disabilities within the meaning of Section 2 (2) and (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

We look forward to receiving your application with meaningful documents via our online portal by 23.05.2025.

Ms Brigitte Binder, Vice President for University Development and Digitalization, will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the job, e-mail : brigitte.binder@hfmdk-frankfurt.de

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