We are searching for a Senior Process Manager (d/f/m) R&D Operational Excellence & Process Improvement in our office in Düsseldorf to run and continuously improve the "engine room" of R&D delivery, ensuring that global standards, local execution, and real-time data transparency work together as one coherent system. This position suits a pragmatic problem-solver who can navigate a complex, multi-brand environment with discipline and clarity. Your mission includes Governance Enforcement and Process Optimization, ensuring that the Stage-Gate system, work packages, and data flows operate reliably across regions, brands, and functions.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead continuous optimisation of global Stage-Gate Work Packages, ensuring deliverables are lean, consistent, and harmonised across brands and regions
Maintain and enforce the global R&D governance framework, including RASCI models, cadence structures, and compliance checkpoints, and coordinate cross-functional alignment to ensure local project delivery conforms to global R&D standards
Support project managers by developing and maintaining high-quality digitalized templates, blueprints, and process documentation that simplify execution
Manage project-portfolio data quality, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent inputs across Orchestra, SAP, and Google Suite environments, and build and maintain real-time project-portfolio reporting dashboards in Google Sheets and Tableau
Provide hands-on analytical support to the functional leaders by evaluating resource risks and process bottlenecks
Benchmark external NPD delivery practices and oversee the complete innovation pipeline, ensuring disciplined gate transitions and documentation integrity

Your profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in process management, with a proven ability to design, standardize, and improve complex workflows
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Looker) and high data literacy, including building clear visualizations in Excel/Sheets and Tableau
Solid understanding of enterprise systems such as SAP, Orchestra, or similar Project/Portfolio Management (PPM) tools
Effective cross-functional and cross-regional coordination, with clear, structured communication skills
Business fluent in Englisch (written and spoken)

Our offer:

A salary package that ties directly to your work experience and responsibilities
Comprehensive health management, including an on-site fitness room, local and digital health services, Health Cashback, and Hansefit membership
Diversity & Inclusion: We offer equal opportunities for all individuals and support your personal development
Access to a wide range of employee benefits, such as discounts on travel, fashion, media, mobile phones, and more
A highly motivated, appreciative, and international team that inspires you and offers opportunities to learn and grow
A modern company restaurant to ensure your well-being during the day

Interested?

Then we are looking forward to your application!