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 50 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.Join GEA Group in Düsseldorf as the Referent to CEO, directly reporting to the Group CEO. In this strategic role, you'll spearhead projects and initiatives crucial to the organization's success, collaborating across departments and divisions with international and cross functional stakeholders. With your international project management expertise and strong communication and interpersonal skills, you'll lead interdisciplinary teams to drive projects from conception to implementation, navigating complex environments with a broad and dedicated entrepreneurial mindset.
Your tasks
In this role you act as a strategic partner, who is responsible for international, cross functional projects & strategic initiatives closely linked to the executive board as well as top leadership team of the organization.
You are driving these topics to maximum success by being fully responsible for the projects defined by the CEO from initial definition through to implementation, including cost and project goals.
Being responsible for these projects will bring you deeply in the strategic focuses of our entire company´s cross-functional most relevant topics.
You are in very close and trustful collaboration with the business, including sales, marketing, finance, sustainability and logistics and work with interdisciplinary teams of local, regional, and global stakeholders as a trusted partner in strategic context.
You are at most dedicated and have a proven track record in boosting your career to the next level and you are desired to continue in going the extra mile
You are a professional with international experience in managing complex projects in a technical and international environment
You hold an excellent master's degree in business administration, engineering or a related field
You have at least three years of relevant work experience - preferably in a well-known top consulting company with projects related to industry with strong strategic focus
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in German & English
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability and willingness to be a leader in a complex and fast-paced environment
Desire to get international experience with willingness to travel and to take the next career step within the next 2-3 years
Benefits of this role
Work with a supportive and international team closely connected to the top decision makers of the GEA Group
Modern working environment
A significant personal and professional development path in this role
What happens once your application is submitted?
You will receive an E-Mail when your application has been processed. One of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will review and verify that the applicant meets the qualifications criteria. Once your application has been successful verified and depending on the role you will be invited to a first interview either virtual or face to face. Usually after the second or third interview round, we will make a decision.
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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.View More