Head of Online Agency | 14-047-2025 Leiter*in Online Agentur (m/w/div)

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Oct 7, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This senior leadership role involves heading the Online Agency, a critical area within the IT core system division (rvSystem) of the German Pension Insurance. The Head of the Online Agency is responsible for the strategic direction, continuous development, and implementation of modern, customer-centric, state-of-the-art eGovernment services, such as the Customer Portal and online pension application. Day-to-day tasks include providing technical, disciplinary, and organizational leadership for a team of approximately 50 employees, developing the overall strategy for integrated digital service offerings, and overseeing development progress using appropriate metrics and processes. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with extensive management experience in software development, a clear vision for digital services, and deep expertise in agile methodologies. This position is vital for driving digital administration, requiring close collaboration with political bodies and institutions, and offers the opportunity to shape the future of public digital services in Germany.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Master or University Diploma), preferably in (Business) Informatics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Engineering

Experience

  • Multiple years of current leadership and management experience in software development
  • Demonstrated success in designing and implementing digital customer portals or comparable eGovernment solutions
  • Profound knowledge and experience in IT project management
  • Experience leading and developing teams of approximately 50 employees

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undergo potential security checks (due to Critical Infrastructure operations). Readiness for occasional business travel within Germany. Must demonstrate special reliability and integrity due to the sensitive nature of the role.