Job opportunity
Global Project Manager Strategic Service Projects
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-0033315
Job function
Service
Position type
Full time
Site
Munsterstraat 5, 7418 EV Deventer Overijssel
Your responsibilities and tasks:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager Strategic Service Projects to lead and manage strategic service projects and programs that support our business transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving highly strategic projects, such as the set-up of global remote support services or other structural business improvements and extensions, within a global matrix structure and preferably in the machinery industry or investment goods sector.
About GEA LPT Division:
GEA LPT Division is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge services and solutions to our global customer base. We are committed to innovation and excellence, continuously seeking to improve our service offerings and customer satisfaction through the use of advanced technologies and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycle for strategic service projects and programs.
- Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Monitor project progress, address potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure timely, within scope, and budget project delivery.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the project team.
- Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and support for project goals.
- Demonstrate a hands-on mentality to dive into content and support stakeholders and workstream leads in structuring it effectively.
Your profile and qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in service management and project management.
- Experience in setting up new business fields and revenue streams.
- Experience in launching new services and working with product development processes.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale projects within a global matrix structure.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in the machinery industry, process engineering, or investment goods sector is highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in business transformation and change management.
- Experience in Customer Service Management.
- Familiarity with remote support service models and technologies.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
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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.
