Senior Transformation Manager EMEA in Essen bei Brenntag
Senior Transformation Manager EMEA (m/f/d) in Essen bei Brenntag
Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Senior Transformation Manager EMEA (m/f/d)
The Senior Transformation Manager EMEA (m/f/d) drives regional transformation efforts at Brenntag as the go-to-person regarding all transformation topics at a regional level. The function drives changes in organizational structure and processes, gives guidance and coordinates focal points and ensures progress of transformation and ensures link into the global Transformation Office.
- Support general implementation (structuring, leading, driving) of transformation portfolio of initiatives and roadmap within the region with the goal to make things happen
- Act as sparring partner to business leaders, workstreams and measure owners on regional level
- Actively manages objectives of key transformation projects and programs and ensure alignment with leaders and other stakeholders
- Focus attention of leaders to what matters most and ensure deliverable- and execution-focused project management
- Provide guidance, impulses, and hands-on support for selected initiatives to ensure progress, consistency, and quality incl. independent project management
- Support systematic prioritization and development of transformation roadmap across region
- Responsible for aligning manifold measures with Change Management, Communication., HR and Controlling and engage them to work on most pressing issues
- Assess key execution risks, flag issues proactively and pre-emptively in region and communicate these to Transformation Office organization and Global Vice Presidents
- Track & challenge measure implementation, and provide reporting and other updates to management
- Liaise with leaders to develop mitigation measures and support them to build local transformation capabilities to ensure functional excellence within regions and divisions
- Master Degree Business, Management or related fields
- 8+ years of relevant project leading expertise in a top-tier management/strategy consultancy and/or multinational work environment
- Several years of experience in large-scale organizational transformations, operating model development and making operating models work
- Experience in chemical distribution will be advantageous
- Comprehensive knowledge of transformation processes, (agile) project management and tools
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, high capabilities of conceptual thinking and quick comprehension of new topics
- Self-driven, independent, and reliable working style with curiosity to think beyond the obvious
- Ability to deliver on ambitious targets with demanding deadlines in combination with high customer and results orientation
- Strong ability to manage complexity, work on several parallel workstreams, dynamic workflows and large-scale programs
- Communication, networking and interpersonal skills with ability to connect well to drive organizational transformation
- Fluent written and spoken English language skills; good German language skills would be an advantage
- Willingness to travel within EMEA
- Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a modern and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
- We offer challenging and wide-ranging tasks in a diverse and safe working environment
- START, our personalized training program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
- A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you
- Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
- Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
- Benefit from free employee parking, convenient transport connections, and a corporate public transport ticket
- Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
- Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year
- Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag
We look forward receiving your application.
Tim Hefen