Lead Transformation and Change Management Office (d/f/m)

Ottobock; Berlin; A distancia; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 days vacation

Remote work option

Flexible hours

Company pension

Wellbeing program

Vehicle pool

Bike leasing

Corporate discounts

Onboarding program

Descripción de la vacante

Ottobock in Germany is seeking a senior project and program leader to drive the Business Suite transformation across product groups and markets. You will manage international, cross-functional teams, ensure delivery on time, budget, and quality, and act as the central contact between business, management, and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes change management, stakeholder communication, and the development of standardized processes, with opportunities to influence a global landscape.

Formación

• Degree in business administration, economics, industrial engineering, computer science, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience managing complex projects or programs in an international and matrix-organized environment.
• Experience leading strategic, cross-functional initiatives with high organizational complexity.
• Strong knowledge of modern project management methods and frameworks.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups up to business unit/executive levels.
• Change management and stakeholder-communication skills; ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to structure complex issues.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assume overall responsibility for successful planning, management, and implementation of complex projects and programs within time, quality, and budget constraints.
• Define project goals, scope, success criteria, and organization with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate multiple subprojects and ensure collaboration across functions, locations, and business units.
• Lead international project teams and foster a high-performing, motivating culture.
• Analyze, prioritize, and manage stakeholders at all management levels.
• Chair project steering and decision-making meetings at management/executive levels.
• Ensure transparent reporting and regular communication of project status to executives.
• Manage opportunities and risks; develop escalation and solution strategies for deviations.
• Responsible for change management and identifying new business opportunities within the project environment.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and development of project management methods and best practices.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

German language

English language

Analytical skills

Leadership

Educación

Business Administration

Economics

Industrial Engineering

Computer Science

Descripción del empleo

Summary Statement

The Business Suite program harmonizes the end-to-end care process (treatment circle) across multiple product groups and ten markets. Based on a consolidated process taxonomy (L1–L6), country-specific characteristics are analyzed and evaluated in product-group-specific in-depth reviews and consolidated into a cross-brand target process landscape. AI-driven analyses help identify opportunities for optimization and develop a common baseline. The program is characterized by close collaboration with international business leads, as well as a sophisticated workshop, decision-making, and reporting structure. In this dynamic and international environment, you will lead strategically relevant transformation, project, and program initiatives characterized by high organizational and technical complexity. You will manage international and cross-functional teams, be responsible for project success in terms of quality, time, and budget, and serve as the central point of contact between the business, management, and other stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• You will assume overall responsibility for the successful planning, management, and implementation of complex projects and programs while adhering to time, quality, and budget requirement
• You will define project goals, scope of work, success criteria, and project organization in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• You will develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including resource, budget, and schedule management
• You will coordinate multiple subprojects and ensure effective collaboration across various functions, locations, and business units
• You will lead international project teams and foster a high-performing and motivating team culture
• Your responsibilities will also include analyzing, prioritizing, and actively managing relevant stakeholders at all management levels
• You will chair project steering and decision-making meetings at the management and executive levels
• You ensure transparent reporting and regular communication of the project status to executives and decision-making bodies
• You manage both opportunities and risks - in the event of project deviations, you develop and implement appropriate escalation and solution strategies
• You are responsible for change management and identify new business opportunities within the project environment
• You ensure knowledge management and facilitate the sustainable transfer of experience and project documentation
• You will play an active role in the further development of project management methods, standards, and best practices

Qualifications

• You have successfully completed your degree in business administration, economics, industrial engineering, computer science, or a comparable field
• You have several years of professional experience managing complex projects or programs in an international and matrix-organized environment
• You have previously managed strategic, cross-functional initiatives involving a high degree of organizational complexity
• You have in-depth knowledge of modern project management methods and frameworks
• You have experience working with various stakeholder groups, up to the business unit and executive levels
• You possess skills in change management and stakeholder communication and have the ability to communicate changes clearly and successfully engage diverse target audiences
• You stand out for your strong analytical skills and your ability to structure complex issues and present them clearly
• Your communication and presentation skills are excellent—and you remain composed even when plans change unexpectedly
• Your written and spoken German and English skills are excellent

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 30 days of vacation
• Flexibility: Flexible work hours and the opportunity for remote work
• Retirement benefits: Company pension plan, capital-forming benefits
• Health and well-being: EGYM Wellpass, company sports (e.g., yoga, volleyball, tennis), external counseling for personal and professional matters
• Mobility: Carpooling platform, access to the company vehicle pool for business trips, bicycle leasing (JobRad & Bikeleasing)
• Discounts & perks: Corporate benefits and offers from local partners
• Onboarding & professional development: Personalized onboarding during the Ottobock Welcome Days & training opportunities at the Ottobock Academy