About the opportunity
The central operational unit IT.SERVICES, comprising over 150 employees, ensures the central information and communication supply as well as media technology at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB). Supporting the university’s digital strategy, IT.SERVICES pursues a synergetic IT approach aimed at effectiveness and efficiency. As the Director of IT.SERVICES, you will manage operations in coordination with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Rectorate in accordance with RUB’s IT governance. The position is offered as a permanent full-time employment contract under the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L) at pay group TV-L 15, with an alternative option for civil servant status (Beamter/Beamtin) in career group 2.2 up to grade A 15 under specific personal and legal requirements.
Salary and benefits
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Diverse sports program featuring around 100 sports and an on-campus fitness studio
- Discounts on bicycle rental systems and bicycle purchases
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Annual special bonus payment (Jahressonderzahlung)
- Company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge)
- Options for flexible working arrangements (mobile work and telework)
Who can apply?
- Diploma or Master's degree, ideally in computer science, mathematics, information technology, or electrical engineering
- Several years of experience in managing and further developing IT organizations
- Openness to technological innovations
- Willingness to continuously develop the designated responsibilities
- Ability to analytically comprehend structures and processes, especially mapping them into IT systems and organizational structures
- Customer orientation, strong communication skills, and high affinity for cross-departmental collaboration
- Negotiation-fluent German and English language skills in both written and spoken form
Required documents
- Cover letter (Anschreiben)
- Tabular curriculum vitae (Lebenslauf)
- Certificates (e.g., employment references, degree certificates, training certificates)
- Salary expectations statement
When to apply
- Applications are accepted until September 24, 2026.
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including a cover letter, CV, relevant certificates, and your salary expectations.
- Submit your application specifying application reference number ANR 5952 via the official online application portal by September 24, 2026.
Additional information
- Employment can be structured under the TV-L collective agreement at pay group 15, or alternatively as a civil servant appointment (Verbeamtung) in career group 2.2 starting at entry grade A 13 up to A 15, provided personal and career-legal requirements (such as age limits, typically under 42 years old) are met.
- The workplace is located at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum.
- For further information, inquiries can be directed to Sascha Kwasniok at +49 234 32 27610 or Dr. Benedikt Jürgens at +49 234 32 22959.
- Travel, accommodation, and loss of earnings expenses for job interviews cannot be reimbursed.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Advanced degree in computer science, IT, or engineering.
- Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale IT organizations.
- Strong negotiation skills in both German and English.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires on-site leadership in Bochum, Germany.
- Candidates must be prepared to navigate public service pay structures or civil servant regulations.
- The application must explicitly include salary expectations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a significant leadership opportunity for an IT executive looking to shape the digital strategy of a major university. It offers a permanent, stable environment with comprehensive public service benefits, suitable for someone seeking to lead large-scale digital transformation.
Our take
Experienced IT leaders with a background in higher education or large organizational management who are fluent in German and English should consider this role.
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