Job opportunity
Manager Strategy and Strategic Projects (m/f/d)
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Job information
Reference Number
JR-0031517
Job function
General Management
Position type
Full time
Site
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf
Your responsibilities and tasks:
As part of our Strategy Team you will play an integral role in realizing our growth ambitions in the Heating and Refrigeration Technologies division.
GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies is a global specialist in industrial refrigeration, large scale heat pumps and sustainable engineering solutions for a wide array of industries including, food, beverage, dairy and energy markets.
You will report to the VP Strategy and Business Development of the Heating and Refrigeration Technology Division. Your tasks include:
Manage strategy and strategic projects in Germany or abroad such as e.g. strategy development and implementation, operational improvement or M&A projects
Close cooperation with diverse stakeholders in and outside Heating and Refrigeration Technologies, such as e.g. business management and finance
Support local management teams in implementing the agreed strategy and monitor / present progress to the VP Strategy or the management board of the Heating and Refrigeration Technologies division
Management / steering of other special projects
Your profile and qualifications:
Successful completion of a university degree (ideally master’s degree) in business, economics or industrial engineering, ideally with a focus on strategy / finance
Several years of relevant experience preferably in a strategy consulting role or similar function within an international setting
Proven experience in project management
Further benefit: experience in systemic organizational development and / or quality management
Ability to understand and analyses complex situations and draw accurate conclusions to provide recommendations for further action
Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Proactive individual that enjoys working independently with limited guidance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German language; further languages desirable
Strong team player that can work with a broad variety of individuals across different cultures
Willingness to occasionally travel internationally
We Offer:
Interesting and exciting tasks in a great team and purpose driven corporate culture
Hybrid working model
Attractive development and promotion opportunities
Working in an international company
Competitive salary and additional benefits
30 days of vacation
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We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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About GEA
GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
