Program Management Officer (S/4HANA Transformation – Transform360) (f/m/d)

The PMO member supports the Transform360 organization in the effective planning, control, and quality assurance of the global S/4HANA transformation at GEA. The role ensures that governance standards, reporting processes, and decision-making mechanisms are adhered to. It creates program-wide transparency, enables fact-based decisions, and contributes significantly to the successful implementation of the global transformation program.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Governance & Steering

• Ensuring compliance with Transform360 governance, processes, tools, and templates.

• Supporting the definition, further development, and implementation of the Transform360 operating model.

• Coordinating and preparing steering committees, program meetings, and relevant decision-making rounds.

Program Planning & Tracking

• Support integrated program planning across all streams and program functions.

• Monitor progress, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.

• Maintain and further develop program-wide dashboards and tracking mechanisms.

Reporting & Transparency

• Consolidating status reports for all work streams and functional areas.

• Creating management and executive reports for L2/L3 committees.

• Ensuring consistent, reliable, and transparent reporting.

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Establishment, maintenance, and further development of the risk and issue register.

• Ensuring that risks and dependencies are addressed at an early stage.

• Support with change requests and their decision-making process

Alignment & Communication

• Promoting a smooth flow of information between workstreams, program functions, and Transform360 leadership.

• Preparing workshops, reviews, and program-wide communication content in close collaboration with Change & Communication.

Financial & Resource Support

• Supporting budget planning, forecasting, and cost control.

• Monitoring external partner services, resource planning, and contract overviews.

• Several years of experience in the PMO of large transformation programs, ideally in an ERP or SAP context.

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA implementations and global process harmonization programs.

• Experience working with senior stakeholders in an international matrix organization.

• Analytical, structured approach to work, strong communication skills.

• Confident use of MS Office, PM tools, and reporting systems.

• Experience with agile and traditional project methods.

• English is the working language; German is an advantage. The role has high visibility in top management.