The German Pension Insurance Federation is the largest German pension insurance company and thus a cornerstone of social security in Germany. We accompany people all their lives – from start of work to retirement age. 24.2 million insured persons, 10.8 million pensioners and 3.5 million employers rely on us. We are looking for you to develop our core application system Headin Competence Center IT System Development Location: Berlin or Würzburg Date of entry: 01.01.2027 Application deadline: 30.07.2026 Tender number: 14-035-2026 Employment: Full time (part time is possible in principle) Remuneration: E15 TV EntgO-DRV Activity The DRV-IT rvSystem principle and cross-section is responsible for the development of the IT core application system of the German Pension Insurance (DRV). Here you will find management, development and cross-sectional teams for the existing core system including online services for our insurers as well as project management and teams for our ongoing agile large project to modernise our applications. We work in a matrix organization consisting of line and (project)delivery organization. In this role, as Director of the Department, you will lead the “competence pool for IT system development” and will be responsible for the personnel and competence management for our agile product and software development. Our experts from agile product management and control, software architecture and development, test and DevOps engineering are bundled in the pool of competencies. This allows you to create important conditions for efficient and innovative IT system development of digital products and processes in the delivery organization.

In this role, You are responsible for the disciplinary leadership, organisational development of the department and strategic personnel structure planning, acquisition and development for digital product and software development. Your diverse tasks include: Strategic design and continuous scaling of the competence centre with a long-term vision Leading and developing the competence center with initially about 100 experts in agile product and software development, including people management and team development Strategic personnel structure planning along future skills needs Active winning, developing and combining experts and talents further development of role images, career paths and competence models Ensure a sustainable empowerment strategy for innovative software development Advise the delivery organization regarding skills, occupation and competence development Building and shaping a powerful knowledge and community management Developing an agile leadership culture and promoting openness, cooperation and innovation Planning, guidance and implementation of IT, work and expert groups

You are a strategically thoughtful and conscientious leader with a strong interest in modern and efficient personnel management in IT system development and understand how powerful organizations are built to enable digital product and software development – human, professional and organizational. You can also bring: Completed academic studies (Master or Diploma (University)), preferably in the field of computer science, economics, mathematics, natural sciences or engineering Multiannual, current job-relevant leadership and management experience in digital product organisations, competence-oriented delivery organisations or matrix structures Current experience in agile product development and deep and comprehensive understanding of trends, technologies and methods of modern software development Current knowledge and experience in strategic personnel structure planning, personnel acquisition and talent development Expertise in building and developing role profiles for digital product and software development is desirable Ability to combine different communities and expertise and develop learning organisations Agiles Mindset, Structured Operation, High Design Will and Engagement High readiness for change and innovation Excellent address-oriented communication skills combined with strong customer orientation and team capability

The opportunity to proactively design and develop an area – with the most modern approaches, high design freedom and explicit space for out-of-the-box ideas as well as exchange with highly motivated colleagues With a wide range of programs, our executives will be given the opportunity to strengthen their leadership tasks in everyday life and to jointly shape the future of our German Pension Insurance Confederation Compatibility of family and profession through flexible working time models and the possibility of working in the home office (2-3 days of presence per week) A modern and technically well-equipped workplace 30 days of recreational holiday at a 5-day working week and a flexible holiday planning without fixed break times and without working holidays, in addition 24.12. and 31.12. as working days Individual training opportunities, diverse training opportunities and participation in specialist conferences promote technical growth and Communities of Practice (CoP) support the continuous exchange of knowledge Offers for connecting, among other things, in our networks, over 25 operating sports groups, annual team days as well as motivating staff events, free counselling and mediation services for parents and nursing relatives, company social consultation, online lectures and the practical implementation of the company's health management in everyday work Further information For the activity, knowledge of German in word and writing is required. The body requires the willingness to attend occasional service trips within Germany. In order to occupy the position, we will have discussions with applicants who are in the narrower selection. It is a hazardous place for corruption, so special reliability and integrity are expected. Persons with a severe disability or persons with equal status within the meaning of § 2(2) and 3 of the SGB IX are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. This job description refers to an area in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Employment Act. The German Pension Insurance Federation has set itself the goal of promoting women. We therefore look forward to receiving applications from women with particular interest. We welcome applications from people of all nationalities. .