(Senior) Manager Strategic Projects – Division Board Office (m/f/d)

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• Act as a strategic partner to the GEA Farm Technologies Division Board, shaping key decisions and driving high‑impact initiatives

• Lead and manage strategic projects end‑to‑end — from initial concept to full implementation — with ownership for timelines, budgets, deliverables, and measurable outcomes

• Drive cross‑functional projects across critical business areas including route‑to‑market, supply chain, production, digitalization, and sustainability

• Collaborate closely with teams across Sales, Service, M&A, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Technologies & Innovation, Digital Services & Solutions, and HR, engaging diverse stakeholders from local to global level

• Work at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating board priorities into actionable programs and delivering tangible business results

• Provide the Division Board with data‑driven insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance, acting as a trusted advisor

• Navigate complex environments with an entrepreneurial mindset, bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to multifaceted initiatives

• Build strong relationships across the organization and help shape the future of modern dairy farming through impactful, sustainable solutions

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Must‑have

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

• 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in management consulting, strategy, or a comparable industrial environment

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex international projects in a technical or fast‑paced setting

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure complexity

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills across all hierarchy levels

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives and influence without authority

• High affinity for technical processes, digital tools, and data‑driven decision‑making

• Fluency in English and German

• Willingness to travel internationally

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience in industrial machinery, engineering-driven businesses, or agricultural technology

• Prior exposure to topics such as strategy development, digitalization, sales development, supply chain, production, or route‑to‑market strategies

• Experience working with C‑level or Board-level stakeholders

• Experience in transformation programs, PMO work, or strategic initiative management

• Understanding of intercultural collaboration across global teams

• Familiarity with modern project management tools and digital collaboration platforms

What we offer

• Exciting working environment

• 30 days annual leave

• Social benefits, such as a company pension scheme

• Friendly, collaborative work environment in an international setting

• JobRad (company bicycle leasing program)

• On-site cafeteria, corporate health programs & employee discounts (Corporate Benefits)

Further:

• Be part of a global organization with a strong strategic focus and impact on key business decisions

• Work in an international environment with exposure to top leadership

• Attractive development opportunities and career progression within the Group