IT Product Manager (m/f/d) Location: Cologne Employer: Rheinische Versorgungskassen Compensation: A12 LBesO NRW / E11 TVöD Work Schedule: Full-time or Part-time Permanent Position Start Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline: April 9, 2026 Your Responsibilities As an internal service provider, the "IT" division of Rheinische Versorgungskassen (RVK) supports the specialized business units in delivering cost-effective and efficient services across RVK’s various business areas by providing consulting on the selection, implementation, and operation of suitable IT solutions. You will work in a team of seven, where collegial cooperation and regular communication are very important to us. We take the time to thoroughly train you. Your future responsibilities will include, in particular, the design and development of new systems as well as the further development of existing specialized systems for the "Supplementary Benefits" business unit: Analysis of IT solution-specific requirements from the business units Design and support of systems for, among other things, data exchange and processing with the Pension Insurance Data Center (DSRV), health insurance funds, and the Central Allowance Office for Retirement Assets (ZfA) the preparation of documentation employer reporting procedures Management of external service providers, including monitoring software deliveries and release planning Supporting the decentralized IT department in implementing test strategies and in day-to-day operations Fault analysis in second-level support If you enjoy contributing to the development of RVK’s IT infrastructure, we look forward to receiving your application! What We Offer Collective Bargaining Benefits In addition to a salary based on the TVöD (VKA) collective agreement, you will receive additional financial benefits and perks such as an annual bonus, a company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, and performance-based pay based on an individual target agreement. Flexible working hours To ensure you have enough time for family, friends, and hobbies alongside your work, you can arrange your working hours flexibly with us. Remote work by arrangement By mutual agreement, you can work from home on a daily basis or remotely from another location within Germany. Survivors’ insurance Do you want to provide financial relief for your loved ones in the event of your passing? As an LVR employee, you can take out insurance at particularly favorable rates that provides financial support to your family in the event of your death. Work-Life Balance Thanks to our flexible working hours and the option to work remotely on a daily basis, you have greater freedom in organizing your daily life. What You Bring to the Table A bachelor’s degree or a university of applied sciences diploma in Computer Science Mathematics Electrical and Information Technology or As civil servants with the above-mentioned degrees, you must have the career qualification for the technical service (career group 2, entry-level position 1) or Other employees who can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience based on many years of professional experience What else matters to us You have comprehensive knowledge of the organization of IT-supported business processes. Ideally, you have basic knowledge of software support, software development—preferably with PHP and SQL—and the associated processes. Thanks to your independent, dedicated, analytical, and process-oriented approach, you always maintain a clear overview of complex issues and enjoy independently familiarizing yourself with new subject areas and continuously expanding your existing knowledge. You possess strong communication skills that help you interact effectively within the team and with customers. Through your ability to work well in a team, you foster a positive work atmosphere and actively support your colleagues in achieving common goals. You have fluent written and spoken German skills. You’re a good fit for us if… … you are looking for meaningful work We are the driving force in the Rhineland for a diverse and inclusive society. We promote and shape a sense of community built on equality, tolerance, and humanity. By working at the LVR, you demonstrate your commitment to a diverse society. … you see diversity as an opportunity For us, enabling and realizing diversity in society means recognizing and valuing every person for their individual strengths and providing support tailored to their needs. … you want to grow professionally and personally As an employer, we see ourselves as trailblazers, supporters, and enablers for our employees. Your individual development opportunities and the realization of your potential are particularly important to us. Who we are The Rhineland Regional Council (LVR) is a local government association with approximately 22,000 employees serving the 9.8 million people in the Rhineland. With its 41 schools, ten clinics, 20 museums and cultural institutions, four youth welfare facilities, the State Youth Welfare Office, and the WohnenPlusLeben network, it fulfills responsibilities that extend throughout the Rhineland. The LVR is Germany’s largest service provider for people with disabilities and is committed to inclusion in all areas of life. “Quality for People” is its guiding principle. The 13 independent cities and the twelve districts in the Rhineland, as well as the Aachen City Region, are the member bodies of the LVR. In the Rhineland Regional Assembly, elected representatives from the Rhineland municipalities shape the association’s work. The Rheinische Versorgungskassen (RVK) have been a competent and reliable partner to the municipal community in the Rhineland since 1888. With over 400 employees, they serve approximately 3,000 employers across various business sectors. Members are offered services in the areas of civil servant pensions, pension reserves, subsidies, personnel compensation, and supplemental pension plans. The RVK is headed by the Director of the Rhineland Regional Council (LVR). For more information about the LVR, visit www.lvr.de. For information about the Rheinische Versorgungskassen, visit www.versorgungskassen.de. Stay up to date: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or on Xing and LinkedIn ! Have we piqued your interest? Celina Lazotta is available as a recruiter to answer any questions you may have about the application process. 0221 809-5768 Anna Höner is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the job description as Head of the Human Resources and Organization Department at Rheinische Versorgungskassen. 0221 8273-3656 What we need from you Proof of your vocational training or academic degree A current employment reference or performance review If you obtained your vocational training or academic degree abroad, please include proof of equivalence or recognition from the authority responsible for your professional qualification. For further information on this, please refer to the Wirtschafts-Service-Portal.NRW. What happens next after you apply Immediately after submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt via email. We will carefully review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. If your qualifications and experience impress us, you will receive an invitation to a personal interview. During the interview, we will get to know each other and determine whether we are a good fit. After the interview, you will receive initial feedback on the interview if you wish. If we decide to hire you, our committees (e.g., the staff council) will be involved. You will then receive a formal offer and can start working with us. We want you to feel comfortable and find your way around our team from day one. During your first few weeks, we will therefore gradually familiarize you with your new responsibilities. Quality Is Our Standard When it comes to treating people with respect and providing them with support and care, the quality of our services is the standard by which we measure our actions. We are committed to continuously improving for our clients. Equal Opportunity at LVR The LVR is committed to an organizational culture characterized by mutual respect. Every individual should be treated with respect, regardless of gender and gender identity, sexual orientation and identity, age, disability, ethnic origin and nationality, religion and worldview, or other characteristics that make up social diversity. As a public employer, the LVR promotes the actual achievement of equality between women and men and works to eliminate existing disadvantages. The LVR has been fulfilling this mission for over 30 years through measures to ensure a balanced workforce structure, by promoting women—for example, into leadership positions—by striving to support the balance between paid work and caregiving as a family-friendly employer, and by fostering greater gender sensitivity in its professional activities. People with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. We would like to increase the proportion of women in STEM professions (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. In accordance with the State Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia, women will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications, skills, and professional performance, unless reasons specific to a male candidate outweigh this.