Manager Strategy and Transformation Office (m/f/d)

Gea Group; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Career development

Competitive compensation

International environment

Additional benefits

Job summary

Gea Group in Düsseldorf seeks a senior strategy leader to drive strategic, transformation and M&A projects across the Pure Flow Processing division from concept through implementation. You will develop business cases, perform analyses and prepare executive-level recommendations for divisional leadership and key stakeholders.

The role requires several years of experience in strategy consulting, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in BA/ Economics/ IE.
• Several years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or transformation.
• Proven PM experience delivering complex initiatives.
• Excellent PowerPoint and executive-level presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel for business case development and analysis.
• Fluent in English and German; willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic, transformation and M&A projects across the division from concept to implementation.
• Develop business cases, analyses and executive recommendations for divisional leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive project execution, monitor progress, manage risks and ensure delivery of objectives and impact.
• Collaborate with management, finance and functional teams to support strategy and change.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and decision materials for senior management and the divisional board.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Executive presentation

Cross-cultural

Self-driven

Bilingual English/German

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree (preferred) in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• Lead and manage strategic, transformation and M&A projects across the Pure Flow Processing division from concept development through implementation
• Develop business cases, perform analyses and prepare executive-level recommendations for divisional leadership and other key stakeholders
• Drive project execution, monitor progress, manage risks and ensure delivery of agreed objectives and measurable business impact
• Collaborate closely with business unit management, finance and functional teams to support strategy implementation and organizational change
• Prepare high-quality presentations, decision documents and communication materials and present project outcomes to senior management and the divisional board

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Several years of relevant professional experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, business development or a comparable international environment
• Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully delivering complex initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex topics and derive actionable recommendations
• Excellent PowerPoint skills and the ability to independently create executive-level presentations, storylines and decision materials
• Advanced Excel skills including business case development and quantitative analysis
• Experience in strategy development, transformation programs, operational improvement and/or M&A projects
• Highly self-driven, proactive and capable of working independently with limited guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills combined with willingness to work across cultures and travel internationally on occasion

What we offer :

• A unique opportunity to help shape the future direction of one of GEA’s largest and most important divisions

• Exposure to senior leadership and involvement in high-impact strategic and transformation initiatives

• Diverse and challenging responsibilities in an international and dynamic environment

• Attractive development and career opportunities

• Competitive compensation and additional benefits

• 30 days of vacation