IT Product Manager | IT-Produktbetreuerin / IT-Produktbetreuer (m/w/d)

Landschaftsverband Rheinland

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 16, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an IT Product Manager at Rheinische Versorgungskassen (RVK) in Cologne, you will join a collaborative seven-person team dedicated to supporting specialized business departments with efficient IT solutions. Your daily responsibilities include the conceptual design, further development, and maintenance of specialized systems for supplementary pension schemes. You will analyze IT requirements, manage data exchange systems with social security and pension authorities, and oversee external service providers, including release planning and software delivery control. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, involving second-level support and the implementation of testing strategies. The position is particularly attractive due to its flexible working hours, options for mobile work within Germany, and the security of a permanent public service contract (TVöD/LBesO) with comprehensive benefits like company pension schemes and performance-related pay.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or FH Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Information Technology; alternatively, equivalent career qualification for the technical service (Laufbahngruppe 2) or equivalent long-term professional experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the organization of IT-supported business processes
  • Experience in software support and development cycles
  • Experience in managing external IT service providers and software deliveries
  • Professional experience in requirements analysis and system conception
  • Experience in a public service or social insurance environment is beneficial

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role is based in Cologne with mobile work options within Germany. Requires the ability to work in both full-time and part-time capacities. Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide proof of equivalence/recognition.