Senior Project Manager Operations Transformation (m/w/d)

Senior Project Manager Operations Transformation (m/w/d)

REQUISITION ID: 12920

DEPARTMENT: Production

As a Senior Operations Transformation Project Manager, you will drive the transformation of operational processes, structures, and ways of working in light of rising competition between wind turbine manufacturers.

You will work closely with our COO, Operations leadership and cross-functional stakeholders from our 3000+ employees organization to assess the current operating model, identify improvement opportunities and simplify complexity where possible (less interfaces, less time, remove non-value-adding activities). You will also work closely with the AI community, to prepare the groundwork for AI empowerment – meaning mature processes with good data quality. The role focuses on achieving sustainable measurable business impact in quality and cost efficiency through successful transformation and change management

Important to consider: The business challenges ahead will require this role to do what is necessary to be ready for an uncertain future. It will therefore require real leadership & strong communication skills to face change.

1. Drive Operations Transformation & Build Future Organizational Readiness

• Identify capabilities needed for future competitiveness & lead the strategic transformation across operations
• Prepare the operations function for future business challenges and changing business environments

2. Assess and Optimize the Operating Model

• Analyze current operational processes, governance, and organizational interfaces.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and structural complexity to develop and implement simplification measures across the organization

3. Lead Process Excellence & Improve Operational Performance

• Eliminate non-value-adding activities and reduce process cycle times and handover points
• Standardize and streamline processes across functions where possible
• Improve cost efficiency, quality, productivity, and execution performance
• Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable business impact and sustainable results

4. Enable AI Readiness and Digital Transformation

• Partner with AI and digitalization teams to identify operational use cases.
• Establish process maturity required for AI adoption.
• Improve data quality, governance, and process consistency to enable future AI-powered capabilities

5. Manage Cross-Functional Transformation Programs

• Coordinate initiatives across Operations, functional leaders, and other stakeholders
• Align transformation objectives with business strategy and operational priorities
• Ensure effective governance, planning, and execution of transformation projects

6. Lead Change Management

• Drive organizational adoption of new processes, structures, and behaviors
• Anticipate and address resistance to change
• Manage the human and organizational impact of transformation initiatives

7. Advise and Influence Senior Leadership

• Act as a strategic partner to the COO and Operations Leadership Team
• Provide recommendations based on operational analysis and business impact assessments
• Facilitate decision-making on transformation priorities and investments

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field, with a Master's degree or MBA considered an advantage
• At least 7 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Operations, or a comparable environment
• Consulting experience considered a major advantage (strong methodology to assess & improve operating model, experience in different industries)
• Proven track record of leading large-scale business transformation or operations transformation initiatives with measurable business impact
• Strong experience in simplifying complex processes, driving standardization, and implementing scalable operational improvements
• Experience working within global and matrix organizations (minimum size of 1000 employees) and influencing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
• Excellent project management, change management, communication, and stakeholder management skills in complex business environments

YOUR BENEFITS

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture : Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health : Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany : Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

• Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.

Recruitment Fraud Notice : Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact you via official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners. You can find more information about our application process on our website.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

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