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KIKION Group

Senior Manager Deployment Business Transformation(m/w/x)

Frankfurt am Main
Full-time, Part-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Leading global intralogistics business process and solution roll-ins across 100+ countries. Extensive international travel up to 80% required. Flexible working hours, Deutschlandticket provided.

Requirements

  • Mandatory international travel (up to 60-80%)
  • Availability during critical cut-over and go-live phases
  • Preferred track record in North America region
  • Experience in complex, multi-site/business environments
  • Senior stakeholder engagement
  • Relevant academic degree in business administration, informatics, or engineering
  • Extensive professional experience (typically 8+ years)
  • Experience in automotive, production, logistics, or supply chain industries
  • Strong experience leading change and IT/SAP transformation programs
  • Excellent command of program/project management practices
  • Familiarity with key rollout phases (testing, cut-over, go-live, hyper-care)
  • Ownership in critical delivery situations
  • Cross-functional steering and escalation management
  • Independent cross-functional leadership
  • Management and supervision of diverse teams
  • Setting clear expectations and driving accountability
  • Enabling effective collaboration across functions/geographies
  • Confident use of Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet
  • Project/program management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) desirable

Tasks

  • Serve as key member of KION Business Transformation Deployment Core Team
  • Provide program-level leadership for business process and solution roll-in
  • Define and continuously improve rollout strategy and deployment approach
  • Orchestrate multiple deployment waves for consistent execution
  • Lead and steer country- and region-specific roll-ins
  • Implement global standards while aligning with local requirements
  • Hold end-to-end accountability for critical deployment phases
  • Ensure stable transition into live operations
  • Build alignment through collaboration with country coordinators and stakeholders
  • Apply IT and program management expertise for effective decision-making
  • Define and drive business readiness activities
  • Plan integrated deployment and contingency scenarios
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and deliverables
  • Chair local workstream and status governance meetings
  • Lead escalations with clear structure and transparency
  • Ensure structured handover to receiving organization post-go-live
  • Partner with core team and operations for successful hyper-care phase
  • Maintain long-term stability in business-as-usual

Work Experience

  • 8 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Jira
  • MS Project
  • Smartsheet
  • SAP

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours
  • Part-time models
  • Flexible mobile working from home

Modern Equipment

  • Modern IT equipment

Mental Health Support

  • Employee Assistance Program

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Deutschlandticket

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Parking space

Company Bike

  • Company bike leasing

Corporate Discounts

  • Employee discounts

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension scheme

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Canteen
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