(Senior) Manager Strategic Projects – Division Board Office (m/w/d)

GEA is one of the world's largest system suppliers for the food, beverage[1] and pharmaceutical industries. The technology group, founded in 1881 and operating internationally, focuses on machinery and equipment as well as sophisticated process technology, components and comprehensive service offerings. With more than 18,000 employees, GEA generated sales of around EUR 5.4 billion in fiscal year 2024 in over 150 countries.

 

• Act as a strategic partner to the GEA Farm Technologies Division Board, shaping key decisions and driving high‑impact initiatives

• Lead and manage strategic projects end‑to‑end — from initial concept to full implementation — with ownership for timelines, budgets, deliverables, and measurable outcomes

• Drive cross‑functional projects across critical business areas including route‑to‑market, supply chain, production, digitalization, and sustainability

• Collaborate closely with teams across Sales, Service, M&A, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Technologies & Innovation, Digital Services & Solutions, and HR, engaging diverse stakeholders from local to global level

• Work at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating board priorities into actionable programs and delivering tangible business results

• Provide the Division Board with data‑driven insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance, acting as a trusted advisor

• Navigate complex environments with an entrepreneurial mindset, bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to multifaceted initiatives

• Build strong relationships across the organization and help shape the future of modern dairy farming through impactful, sustainable solutions

 

 

 

 

Must‑have

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

• 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in management consulting, strategy, or a comparable industrial environment

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex international projects in a technical or fast‑paced setting

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure complexity

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills across all hierarchy levels

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives and influence without authority

• High affinity for technical processes, digital tools, and data‑driven decision‑making

• Fluency in English and German

• Willingness to travel internationally

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience in industrial machinery, engineering-driven businesses, or agricultural technology

• Prior exposure to topics such as strategy development, digitalization, sales development, supply chain, production, or route‑to‑market strategies

• Experience working with C‑level or Board-level stakeholders

• Experience in transformation programs, PMO work, or strategic initiative management

• Understanding of intercultural collaboration across global teams

• Familiarity with modern project management tools and digital collaboration platforms

What we offer

• Exciting working environment

• 30 days annual leave

• Social benefits, such as a company pension scheme

• Friendly, collaborative work environment in an international setting

• JobRad (company bicycle leasing program)

• On-site cafeteria, corporate health programs & employee discounts (Corporate Benefits)

Further:

• Be part of a global organization with a strong strategic focus and impact on key business decisions

• Work in an international environment with exposure to top leadership

• Attractive development opportunities and career progression within the Group

 

 

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GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualification are welcome and will be given preferential consideration.