Senior Manager Deployment Business Transformation (f/m/d)

TL;DR

Senior Manager Deployment Business Transformation: Drive the rollout of standardized business processes and IT/SAP solutions across global deployment waves with an accent on strategy governance, country-specific adaptations, and end-to-end accountability for critical phases like UAT, cut-over, and go-live. Focus on leading cross-functional teams, managing risks and escalations, and ensuring stable transitions to operations in diverse environments.

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany (hybrid with flexible home office; up to 60–80% international travel, strong focus on North America, availability during critical phases)

Company

Listed MDAX company with over 42,000 employees in 100+ countries, leading intralogistics with a sustainability focus.

What you will do

• Provide program-level leadership for business transformation deployments, defining and governing rollout strategies and templates.
• Lead country- and region-specific roll-ins, integrating global standards with local needs and holding accountability for UAT, cut-over, go-live, and hyper-care.
• Build alignment with country coordinators, stakeholders, and teams through IT/program management and intercultural leadership.
• Drive business readiness, integrated planning, contingency measures, risk/issue management, and governance meetings.
• Ensure structured handover to operations post go-live for long-term stability.

Requirements

• Mandatory: Willingness to travel internationally up to 60–80%, focused on North America, available during cut-over/go-live
• Relevant degree in business administration, informatics, industrial engineering or similar + 8+ years experience, ideally in automotive, production, logistics, or supply chain.
• Strong track record in medium/large-scale change and IT/SAP transformation programs, full familiarity with rollout phases and methodologies.
• Independent cross-functional leadership of diverse teams across geographies.
• Proficiency with Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet; PMP or PRINCE2 preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Standardized feedback process, international career and training opportunities.
• Modern IT equipment for home office, mobile devices, Employee Assistance Program.
• Deutschlandticket/public transport, parking, company bike lease, employee discounts.
• Flexible hours, part-time options, mobile working, attractive pay, company pension, canteen.

Hiring process

• Online application; contact Nicole Kraus for questions.