Change and Communication Manager Transform360 Program (w/m/d)

GEA Systems North America; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Company pension scheme

30 vacation days

Disability insurance

Employee benefits (discounts)

Subsidized job bike

Good public transport connections

Volunteer day

Global bonus program

Job summary

GEA Systems North America is seeking a Change & Communication Manager (w/m/d) to drive stakeholder engagement, effective change communication, and adoption of transformation initiatives across the organization. You will work with business leaders, project teams, and global stakeholders to translate goals into impactful programs.

Responsibilities include developing change approaches, analyzing impacts, aligning activities, and delivering management-ready materials for governance meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent
• Several years of experience in change management
• Project management experience and process/interface management
• Experience with Jira and Microsoft 365 is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of change management in international corporate environments
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformations in machinery/plant engineering
• Proven ability to develop and implement communication strategies
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and leadership communication
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive tailored change management approaches for transformation initiatives
• Conduct stakeholder and change impact analyses to shape strategies
• Collaborate with global/local stakeholders to align activities
• Monitor effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of measures
• Plan and deliver internal communications to foster transparency
• Advise leaders on communicating organizational changes
• Prepare management-ready materials for Steering Committee meetings
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones
• Plan and facilitate workshops, events, and training sessions
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with PMO and central functions

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Process improvement

Jira

Microsoft 365

SAP S/4HANA

English and German

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or comparable

Tools

Jira

Microsoft 365

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

As a Change & Communication Manager (w/m/d) , you will play a key role in ensuring stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and successful adoption of change across the organization. Working closely with business leaders, project teams, and global stakeholders, you will translate transformation goals into impactful change and communication initiatives. This role combines strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and strong stakeholder management in a dynamic international environment.

• Develop and drive tailored change management approaches to support divisional transformation initiatives


• Conduct stakeholder and change impact analyses to shape and continuously optimize change strategies


• Partner with global and local stakeholders to align change and communication activities across initiatives


• Monitor the effectiveness of change and communication measures and drive continuous improvement


• Plan and deliver internal communication activities that foster transparency, engagement, and understanding


• Advise and support leaders in communicating organizational changes and transformation initiatives effectively


• Prepare management-ready materials and support Steering Committee and governance meetings


• Track project progress and provide regular updates on status, risks, dependencies, and key achievements


• Plan and facilitate workshops, events, and meetings that support transformation objectives and stakeholder engagement


• Coordinate key project activities, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration with project teams, PMO, and central functions

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification


• Several years of professional experience in change management


• Project management experience, as well as expertise in process and interface management (e.g., resource planning, project tracking); experience with Jira and Microsoft 365 is an advantage


• Extensive knowledge of change management processes within international corporate environments and complex organizational structures


• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, ideally within the machinery and plant engineering industry


• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies as well as target group-specific communication measures


• Experience in stakeholder engagement, leadership communication, and the development of transformation narratives and key messages


• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken


• Strong organizational and communication skills, combined with a structured and proactive way of working


• Willingness to travel occasionally

What we offer:

• Work in a supportive, appreciative, and international team


• A modern work environment with flexible work options to ensure a healthy work‑life balance


• A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities to support your career


• Company pension scheme and accident insurance


• 30 vacation days per year plus December 24th & 31st off


• Employee benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, language courses, etc.


• Subsidized job bike scheme


• Good public transport connections with travel allowance


• One additional day off for volunteering


• Global bonus program