Director of Digital Iceland

Do you want to lead Digital Iceland? The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs is advertising a new position for the Director of Digital Iceland. We are looking for a strong, forward-thinking, and reform-minded manager with ambition for digital services and information technology, as well as the experience and competence to lead a group of people through change. This is a unique opportunity to shape and build a new ministry institution that will play a key role in the digital development and information technology of the state, increased data utilization, and the implementation of artificial intelligence. The Director will lead the development and progress of the institution, with the opportunity to shape its operations, priorities, organization, and future vision. About the institution: The institution will commence operations on January 1, 2027, and will operate as a ministry institution based on the authorization in Article 17 of Act No. 115/2011 on the Government of Iceland. It will combine the current activities of the Project Office for Digital Iceland and IT projects that have so far been the responsibility of Umbra - the service center of the Government Offices. With the new structure, a stronger foundation will be created for the continued development of digital services, IT operations, and more efficient public services. The Director is a public official and is responsible for ensuring that the institution operates in accordance with laws, administrative orders, and the mandate set by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs. The institution falls under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, under the overall management of the Permanent Secretary of State.