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GEA Group

Job Description

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

At GEA, we are on the lookout for a Project Manager (f/m/d) who is ready to embrace a career-defining journey within our CEO Office. This exceptional opportunity is your invitation to the heart of our global organization, a chance to be at the helm of transformative projects directly reporting to our Group CEO.

We are seeking an individual with ideally significant years of experience in consulting or closely related sectors. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future of GEA Group as you lead vital projects that intersect with key departments such as supply chain, production, and digitalization.

In this role, you are more than a Project Manager; you are the strategic imperative, the connective tissue between vision and execution. You will harness your international project management prowess to thrive in a dynamic, multifaceted environment. Your agile and entrepreneurial spirit will be the key to navigating the challenges posed by a global landscape, ensuring that every project not only aligns with our strategic aims but also contributes to setting us apart from the competition.


  • The Project Manager CEO Office is a strategic project manager, who is responsible for managing projects and strategic initiatives and driving them to success. You will have full responsibility for the projects defined by the CEO from initial definition through to implementation, including cost and project goals.
  • These projects will be carried out at the intersection with other departments, e.g., supply chain strategy, production strategy and / or software and digitalization cross-functional topics.
  • You are in cross-functional collaboration with the business, including sales, marketing, finance, sustainability and logistics and work with interdisciplinary teams of local, regional, and global stakeholders.

  • A professional, ideally with international experience in managing complex projects in a technical and international environment; preferably with additional experience beyond project management
  • Excellent master's degree in business administration, engineering or a related field
  • At least three years of relevant work experience - ideally in consulting or in a similar industry to GEA Group
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in English
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to lead in a complex and fast-paced environment
  • High affinity and interest in technical processes and solutions
  • Willingness to travel internationally and to take the next career step within the next 2-4 years

  • Work with a supportive and international team
  • A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities for your career planning
  • Company pension scheme and accident insurance
  • 30 days annual leave plus 24 & 31 December
  • Attractive company benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, language courses, etc.
  • Good access to public transport, subsidy for public transport use and JobRad
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