IT Management

HAWK is a state university in Lower Saxony with more than 6,000 students. The university has strong regional roots and excellent national and international networks. The HAWK University of Applied Sciences Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen is seeking to fill the following permanent position at the Center for Information, Media and Technology in Hildesheim at the earliest possible date:
IT Manager (m/f/d)
(E 15 TV-L, full-time)
Almost 6,500 students are currently studying at the university's three locations in a total of six faculties with a wide range of subjects. The IT department operates and maintains a modern and efficient IT infrastructure for teaching, research and administration at the university. The Head of IT is responsible for the conceptual and operational aspects of digitalization, IT services and IT security at the university.
We are looking for a qualified personality with leadership skills who will strategically develop the digitalization and IT services of the HAWK in an efficient and service-oriented manner and in line with the challenges of a modern dynamic university. Strategic further development of IT supply
Developing and implementing IT security concepts in collaboration with the Information Security Officer
Technical responsibility for large IT projects
Management of the IT team with currently 33 employees, six trainees and 15 support staff at all three locations
Networking at state level with regard to IT security, digitalization and strategic cooperation
Completed university degree (Master's or university diploma), preferably in (business) computer science, economics or a comparable field with IT relevance; Relevant professional and management experience, at least at middle management level in IT institutions or IT companies; knowledge of IT landscapes in the higher education sector is an advantage
Experience in agile project management
Decision-making and implementation skills
We offer you a lively working environment and a collegial culture of cooperation in the areas of research and teaching, the design and further development of new digitization projects at the university in close cooperation with the Executive Board as well as the continuous updating and further development of the IT area. For this reason, the person holding the position is also expected to have an equality-oriented and diversity-friendly approach within the faculty and with students.
The position allows part-time employment within the framework of the legal provisions.


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As a diversity-friendly university, we also want employees with different backgrounds. Our university promotes the compatibility of family and career through very flexible working time models, among other things. The Equal Opportunities Office and the Staff Council will be happy to answer any questions you may have in this regard.
Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance in accordance with the relevant regulations. To protect your interests, please let us know in your application whether you have a severe disability/equal status.