Head of System Management | Informatiker (m/w/d)
Deutsche Rückversicherung Aktiengesellschaft
Job Summary
This pivotal role as Head of System Management involves leading an engaged team of application owners and taking strategic and technical responsibility for the operation and continuous development of the company's central application landscape, including core ERP and reinsurance systems. Day-to-day tasks include team leadership, resource and budget planning, steering strategic digitalization projects, ensuring stable technical operations, and advancing the Data Governance culture. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in IT, Business Informatics, Mathematics, or a related field, coupled with significant experience in managing and evolving specialized technical architectures (both standard and custom software). Success requires proven leadership experience in teams or projects, strong organizational skills, business understanding, and expertise in various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Classic). This position offers substantial creative freedom to drive technical innovation within an internationally active reinsurance firm, supported by flexible working hours and up to 60% mobile work.
Required Skills
Education
Successfully completed university degree in (Business) Informatics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a comparable field
Experience
- Several years of experience in managing and developing specialized technical architectures (standard and custom software)
- Experience in leading teams and/or projects
- Knowledge of the (re)insurance environment, or willingness to acquire it
Languages
Additional
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the financial sector (e.g., DORA)