The Hochtaunuskreis District Council is seeking, to start as soon as possible, a Team Leader for IT at Digital Schools (m/f/d) full-time for Department 40.00 – Schools and Childcare. For years, the Hochtaunus District has been making targeted investments in the digital infrastructure of its schools—from network technology and end devices to modern presentation systems. With the Digital Pact and its follow-up programs, this expansion is being consistently continued. For central coordination, strategic development, and technical support, we are seeking a dedicated and technically skilled individual to strengthen our team. This is a permanent position. Salary will be based on pay grade 13 of the TVöD (German Civil Service Pay Scale), depending on qualifications and professional experience. The gross annual salary ranges from approximately €58,000 to €83,100. We aim to further increase the proportion of women in leadership positions and therefore particularly welcome applications from women. People with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. The scope of responsibilities includes the following key areas in particular: Technical and organizational management of the IT team in the school sector Design, further development, and coordination of school IT equipment from educational and technical perspectives Establishment of a structured reporting system for department management Active participation in school steering and advisory committees, particularly within the framework of DigitalPakt 2.0 and future programs Planning, coordination, and execution of IT procurements for schools Needs assessment, planning, and management of financial resources Preparation and support of grant applications Coordination of technology-related construction projects with internal and external stakeholders Establishment and development of an efficient support system for schools in the district What you should bring to the table: A completed degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Administrative Informatics, or a comparable IT-related field Several years of professional experience in a managerial or comparable role Very good knowledge of data protection (GDPR) and IT security standards according to BSI/ISO 27001 Experience in setting up and operating an ISMS based on ITIL v4 or higher Broad expertise in IT infrastructures, network architectures, and system operations Knowledge of project and process management Ideally, experience in public procurement and budgetary law Structured, conceptual thinking with a high degree of personal responsibility Strong communication skills and written expression at the C1/C2 level Ability to work under pressure, organizational skills, and a service-oriented approach Class B driver’s license and willingness to use your own car for business trips We offer: A responsible leadership role with creative freedom A structured onboarding process with personal support A wide range of training and professional development opportunities Flexible and family-friendly working hours with the option to work remotely On-site childcare for children under three years of age until they start school Fair compensation in accordance with the TVöD (collective agreement for public service employees), including an annual bonus and performance-based pay Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits A free job ticket valid throughout the Rhine-Main region Company sports and attractive employee benefits via partner portals Company bicycle leasing If you are looking for a new professional challenge and at the same time want a secure job with exciting responsibilities, we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your detailed application, preferably in electronic form, by June 19, 2026, at https://www.hochtaunuskreis.de/Verwaltung/Jobs-Karriere/Stellenmarkt/ or, alternatively, in written form to: Hochtaunus District Council -Human Resources Department- Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1-5 61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe For further information regarding the scope of duties, please contact the Head of Human Resources (Mr. Sauer, 06172 999 1100) or the Head of Department 40.00 – Schools and Care – (Mr. Bastian, 06172 999 4000). Your contact person for the application process is Ms. Mehnert, phone 06172 999 1112. Online Application