Senior Process Manager (dfm) R&D Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

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:

• Bachelors or Masters 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!