Your responsibilities and tasks
As a Change & Communication Manager (w/m/d), you will play a key role in ensuring stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and successful adoption of change across the organization. Working closely with business leaders, project teams, and global stakeholders, you will translate transformation goals into impactful change and communication initiatives. This role combines strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and strong stakeholder management in a dynamic international environment.
- Develop and drive tailored change management approaches to support divisional transformation initiatives
- Conduct stakeholder and change impact analyses to shape and continuously optimize change strategies
- Partner with global and local stakeholders to align change and communication activities across initiatives
- Monitor the effectiveness of change and communication measures and drive continuous improvement
- Plan and deliver internal communication activities that foster transparency, engagement, and understanding
- Advise and support leaders in communicating organizational changes and transformation initiatives effectively
- Prepare management-ready materials and support Steering Committee and governance meetings
- Track project progress and provide regular updates on status, risks, dependencies, and key achievements
- Plan and facilitate workshops, events, and meetings that support transformation objectives and stakeholder engagement
- Coordinate key project activities, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration with project teams, PMO, and central functions
Your profile and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in change management
- Project management experience, as well as expertise in process and interface management (e.g., resource planning, project tracking); experience with Jira and Microsoft 365 is an advantage
- Extensive knowledge of change management processes within international corporate environments and complex organizational structures
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, ideally within the machinery and plant engineering industry
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies as well as target group-specific communication measures
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, leadership communication, and the development of transformation narratives and key messages
- Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
- Strong organizational and communication skills, combined with a structured and proactive way of working
- Willingness to travel occasionally
What we offer:
- Work in a supportive, appreciative, and international team
- A modern work environment with flexible work options to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities to support your career
- Company pension scheme and accident insurance
- 30 vacation days per year plus December 24th & 31st off
- Employee benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, language courses, etc.
- Subsidized job bike scheme
- Good public transport connections with travel allowance
- One additional day off for volunteering
- Global bonus program
About GEA
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.
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