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Head of the Digital Economy & Digital Technologies Department

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  • Level
    Lead
  • Job Field
    IT, Project, Security
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Salary
    from 110.000 € Gross/Year
  • Location
    Vienna
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you lead your team in developing funding instruments and services for digital transformation, connect with stakeholders, and initiate projects to enhance Vienna's digital economy.

    Your role in the team

    • You are responsible for the operational management and the content-strategic orientation of the department.
    • The conception and continuous development of tailored (funding) instruments and service offerings are within your responsibility.
    • The ongoing dialogue with the numerous stakeholders of the Vienna Business Agency supports you in this.
    • You are well connected within Vienna's digital economy, the city of Vienna, and the research sector, and you recognize opportunities to make Vienna's digital hub future-proof — whether through funding instruments, infrastructures, consulting, pilot projects, trend scouting, community management, or networking with European digitalization initiatives.
    • Together with your experienced team of technology experts, you advise and support Viennese companies in their digital transformation.
    • By implementing measures, you are advancing Vienna's positioning as a European Digital Hub.
    • In coordination with the Communications Department, you ensure targeted promotion of the department's service offerings and represent them internally and externally.
    • You are responsible for budget planning, the quality of service delivery, and impact monitoring.
    • You lead and develop a team, fostering their professional and methodological qualifications.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • You ideally hold a degree in economics or engineering.

    Qualifications

    • You possess in-depth knowledge in specialized areas such as IT security, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and/or big data.
    • Knowledge of the mechanisms of funding instruments, national & international funding, and a strong interest in economic policy distinguish you.
    • You show great interest in societal trends and their impact on the Vienna business location and have a deep understanding of the needs of companies and entrepreneurs.
    • You are familiar with Vienna's economic and corporate structure as well as the Vienna digital ecosystem.
    • Your actions are guided by the themes of innovation, climate protection, and diversity.
    • You have excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
    • A representative appearance, a strong service orientation, and high social competence distinguish you.
    • As a solution-oriented, resilient individual with team spirit, you are open to new things.
    • You enjoy working and collaborating within your team and demonstrate leadership skills.

    Experience

    • You have several years of professional experience in a leadership role in the field of digitalization.

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      Location Vienna

      Austria

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    Wirtschaftsagentur Wien

    Wirtschaftsagentur Wien

    The Vienna Business Agency is the first point of contact for national and international companies. It offers financial support, real estate and urban development incentives as well as free service and advice.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Banking, Finance, Insurance, Law, Finance, Economics
  • Logo Wirtschaftsagentur Wien

    Head of the Digital Economy & Digital Technologies Department

    Salary
    from 110.000 € Gross/Year
    Location
    Vienna
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite

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