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, apply now and join Cologne
Responsibilities :
* Manage the "Technology" department with currently five employees and oversee occupational health and safety matters.
* Design, develop, and manage web applications.
* Develop interfaces to the Imperia web content management system or from the Imperia system to web applications, modules, and templates for Imperia.
* Ensure quality assurance of front- and backend developments of stadt.koeln, and evaluate new web and mobile technologies for stadt.koeln.
* Manage IT projects, including planning and structuring online applications.
* Provide technical advice to city leadership and departments for online applications.
* Support departments in providing textual, visual, animated, or audio content on stadt.koeln and external websites.
* Act as deputy head of the online editorial department.
* Participate in work outside usual frameworks for special events or functions (e.g., elections, large-scale operations, major events).
Your active support as a special functionary for elections and motivating employees for such roles is requested, with a maximum of 3 days per election, rewarded with special leave and expense allowances.
Your Profile :
A university degree (at least a Bachelor's or FH diploma) in :
* Media informatics
* Business informatics
* Economic sciences
* Public Administration / Management
Or you have :
* Completed administrative course two or equivalent as a tariff employee.
* Qualified as a civil servant for career group 2, 1st entry level of the non-technical administrative service.
Additional Qualifications :
* Experience with web applications, CMS, and website administration.
* In-depth knowledge of Imperia CMS or similar systems.
* Experience with Git, frameworks, responsive design, Linux, databases, API, AI, and web servers.
* Several years of experience in editorial and public relations work, with online topics expertise.
* Willingness to learn and perform.
* Analytical skills and flexibility.
* Strong argumentation and conflict resolution skills.
* Cooperative, service-oriented attitude.
* Commitment to diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and gender equality.
* Knowledge in software architecture, project management, and media management.
* Open and constructive communication style.
We Offer :
* Versatile and varied job.
* Work-life balance, mobile working, and home office options.
* Guidelines for leadership and collaboration.
* Job security and competitive salary (pay group 12 TVöD or salary group A 12).
* 30 days vacation, performance bonuses, annual special payments.
* Over 700 training opportunities, part-time management, company sports, and health programs.
The position is classified according to public service pay regulations, with weekly hours of 39 (tariff employees) or 41 (civil servants). Part-time and full-time options are available.
Application Process :
For more information, contact Ms. Obst at 0221 221-35331. For technical questions, 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 via our portal.
We promote gender equality and diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people of color, all nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, age groups, and people with disabilities or migration backgrounds.
The City of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity, with awards for its efforts in these areas.
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