Stellendetails

Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Global BES Transformation Office Manager (m/f/d)

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee major projects that align with Brenntag’s strategic goals, ensuring execution and reporting.
• Provide guidance and hands-on support to ensure progress.
• Ensure thorough reporting and visibility into progress and outcomes of Brenntag’s transformational steps.
• Focus on continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the Brenntag Essential Organization
• Act as strategic partner to the BES Leaders and all departments and other key stakeholders.
• Drive result-oriented strategy implementation
• Professional management of implementation projects, rollouts, and transformation projects from planning through realization to handover including stage gate processes to assess projects through their lifecycle.
• Prepare and present project progress for various committees, including management, ensuring reliable reporting to supervisors.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive reporting’s for all key projects and programs, ensuring alignment with Brenntag's strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards within CAT4 to enhance visibility into project and program performance.
• Collaborate closely with departments and external service providers to optimize project management methods, standards, and processes continuously.
• Manage ad-hoc requests by leadership/top management, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Support in a talent development program for program managers and other key resources on internal PM capabilities, processes, and methodology.
• Support in establishing trainings as a career path on reporting tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Support in Evaluating and implementing emerging technologies to enhance BES efficiency and drive digitization of processes.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) and/or Process Improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are highly desirable.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, transformation management, or a similar role, ideally within a global or multinational organization.
• Proven experience in working on large-scale business transformation projects, from inception through to completion.
• Background in operational excellence, process optimization, and change management, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Experience with stakeholder management at all levels, including executive and senior management, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic objectives.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as CAT4, Asana, or similar platforms, including the development and use of interactive dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in evaluating, implementing, and integrating emerging technologies to enhance business efficiency and drive digitization.
• Knowledge in Chemical Distribution would be a benefit
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and translate strategic goals into actionable plans and projects.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed analyses and support decision-making processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Technical Savvy: Proficient in project management software, data analysis tools, and a understanding of IT systems and their role in business transformation.

OUR OFFER

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
• Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
• A competitive remuneration package awaits you
• Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
• Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year
• Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag
  
  

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.