Senior Business Excellence Expert d/f/m

RWE; Essen; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, headquartered in Essen, seeks a Senior Business Excellence Expert to shape and lead cross-functional process improvements. You will drive end-to-end process redesigns, governance, and operating models that align with business strategy and deliver measurable benefits.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma methods, digital transformation, and strong stakeholder engagement across global functions, with an emphasis on governance and sustainable changes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end process management or organisational design.
• Proven track record delivering digital transformation focused on process changes and operating models.
• Practical Lean, Six Sigma or comparable continuous-improvement expertise.
• Strong analytics capabilities including KPI management, root-cause analysis and process mapping.
• Experience using AI and automation to improve recurring processes with governance.
• Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise opportunities to improve efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
• Design and optimise end-to-end processes, governance, roles and structures aligned with strategy.
• Establish clear process ownership, standards and KPIs with data-driven decisions.
• Lead complex transformation initiatives from design through implementation using Lean and PM.
• Build stakeholder alignment, manage resistance and embed improvements sustainably.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Process mapping

KPI management

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

AI & automation

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

English fluency

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

As Senior Business Excellence Expert, you will shape how RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) operates. You will lead cross-functional improvements across end-to-end processes and organisational structures, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery to achieve measurable and sustainable results.

About The Role

• Identify and prioritise opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Design and optimise end‑to‑end processes, governance, roles and organisational structures in line with business strategy.
• Establish clear process ownership, standards and KPIs, using data and root‑cause analysis to guide decisions.
• Lead complex transformation initiatives from design through implementation, applying Lean methods and structured project management.
• Build stakeholder alignment, manage resistance constructively and embed improvements sustainably.

Job Requirements And Experience

• Significant experience in end‑to‑end process management, process governance or organisational design.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering digital transformation initiatives - from business‑case development through adoption and benefits realisation - with a focus on redesigning processes and operating models around digital tools and new ways of working.
• Practical expertise in Lean, Six Sigma or comparable continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills, including KPI management, root‑cause analysis and process mapping.
• Experience using AI and automation to improve recurring processes while maintaining appropriate governance and controls.
• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Fluent English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Experience working in a complex, international organisation.
• Exposure to operating‑model design or large-scale organisational transformation.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• German language skills.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full‑time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Benefits

• Shape strategically important processes across RWE Supply & Trading GmbH.
• Gain broad exposure and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.
• Take ownership of initiatives with visible, measurable business impact.
• Help build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.