Head of Digital Communications

For its Communication Department in Garching, within the Office of the Director General, ESO is opening an International Staff Member position of Head of Digital Communications.

At ESO, we believe in the power of science to expand the frontiers of human knowledge. Our digital platforms are key to sharing this mission with the world - and we're looking for a visionary and practical Head of Digital Communications to lead the evolution of ESO's online presence and shape its underlying digital infrastructure.

In this leadership role, you'll guide and manage our Digital Communications team, consisting of a Content Manager, a Web Developer and additional support from external providers, act as Product Owner for our new Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)-based CMS, and define how we manage and evolve the technical platforms that support ESO's digital publishing. You'll bridge long-term strategy and hands‑on implementation, ensuring our platforms empower communicators across ESO to reach global audiences.

You’ll oversee the migration to AEM, align web systems with our asset archive and collaborative tools used in the communication teams, and establish governance structures that enable efficient content publishing. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll gather diverse requirements, prioritise development needs, and work in tandem with the IT Department and external providers to implement smart, sustainable solutions.

This is both a leadership and a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves role. You’ll shape digital strategy, manage a small team and vendor relationships, while also contributing directly to workflows and platform evolution when needed.