Digital Transformation Manager (f/m/d)

Heitkamp & Thumann Group; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Heitkamp & Thumann Group is seeking an experienced digital transformation lead to turn strategy into measurable progress across our multi-site network. You will connect central functions with site teams, establish workable processes, and drive adoption through structured learning formats.

The role focuses on translating direction into actionable work packages, developing governance for software rollout, and coordinating initiatives across locations with a strong emphasis on AI and digital

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management.
• Strong understanding of digitalisation and AI, with a drive for organizational change.
• Ability to coordinate across multi-site operations and translate direction into work packages.
• Experience with governance, demand management or software introduction.
• Fluent in German and English; familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction into deliverable initiatives and coordinate a portfolio of digital transformation activities across the Group.
• Develop and run a clear operating model for digital transformation, including processes for digital requests and software rollout.
• Set up and conduct structured assessments of digital maturity and provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain digital learning formats and coordinate communication and adoption measures.
• Help develop and improve internal AI platforms and support their use across locations.
• Collaborate with sites and functions to align needs and keep implementation moving.

Skills

Project/Program management

Digitalisation & AI understanding

Stakeholder facilitation

Education

Business administration / Industrial engineering / Information systems

Job description

Turn digital ambition into progress people can see. At Heitkamp & Thumann, you will help put the Group’s digital transformation strategy into practice across our locations. You will connect central functions and site teams, establish workable processes, support learning and adoption, and make progress measurable. This is a cross-functional implementation role for someone who enjoys bringing people, priorities and projects together.

Your duties

• Translate strategic direction into deliverable initiatives and coordinate a portfolio of digital transformation activities across the Group.
• Develop and run a clear operating model for digital transformation, including processes for digital requests, governance and software rollout.
• Set up and conduct structured assessments of digital maturity, track progress and prepare actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain digital learning and training formats with colleagues from central functions; coordinate communication and adoption measures.
• Help develop and improve H&T’s internal personal AI platform and support its effective use across locations.
• Work closely with sites and functions to align differing needs, facilitate workshops and keep implementation moving.

Your profile

• A degree in business administration, industrial engineering, information systems or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in project or program management, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• A solid understanding of digitalisation and AI, combined with an interest in driving successful organizational change across multi-site operations; deep technical specialisation is not required.
• Experience coordinating multiple initiatives, translating direction into clear work packages and making progress visible to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of governance, demand management or software introduction, and the ability to facilitate discussions across different functions and locations.
• Business-fluent German and English.

Familiarity with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement programs is an advantage. You bring a structured approach, sound judgement and communication skills to help colleagues adopt new ways of working.

And this is what you can look forward to

This is a full-time role based in Düsseldorf, with a hybrid working model in line with Group policy. The position involves approximately 30–40% travel to H&T locations in Germany, Europe, the US and Asia, with greater travel during assessment periods. Occasional flexibility for international calls is part of the role.