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

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GEA is seeking a strategic leader to drive transformation and M&A initiatives within its Pure Flow Processing division. Reporting to the VP Strategy and Transformation Office, you will partner with divisional leadership and management across the organization to realize growth ambitions.

You will develop business cases, manage complex programs, and deliver executive-ready presentations to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in a related field.
• Several years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or comparable international environment.
• Proven project management experience delivering complex initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to structure topics.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills and ability to create executive-level presentations 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 able to work independently with limited guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal English and German.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree (preferred) in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Pure Flow Processing division combines GEA's process engineering expertise across a broad range of technologies that enable resource-efficient production processes worldwide. These technologies are at the heart of industrial applications and ensure the efficient and safe processing of raw materials and products.

As part of the Strategy and Transformation Office team, you will play an integral role in realizing the growth ambitions of GEA's Pure Flow Processing division. Reporting directly to the VP Strategy and Transformation Office, you will work closely with divisional leadership and management teams across the organization.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• 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

Your Profile / Qualifications

• 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