Our mission
Sdui Group is shaping the future of education in Europe. We build digital solutions that help educational institutions work smarter communicate better and save valuable time.
With a growing team of over 300 people across multiple European countries we are on a clear mission: to become Europes leading software provider for education.
Driven by courage collaboration and responsibility we focus on what matters most: better education for a better tomorrow.
Your mission
AsDirector People & Culture you will play a key role in transforming Sdui Group from a group of strong individual companies into one aligned scalable and high-performing organization.
You will shape and drive a group-wide People & Culture strategy that supports the companys growth and buy-and-build journey establishes a clear target culture and balances what must be central with what should remain local.This role combines strategic direction with hands-on change leadership and is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity brings clarity into dynamic environments and knows what a professional scalable people setup looks like.
What youll do
Build a scalable People & Culture foundation- Shape a future-ready People & Culture setup that supports the companys growth group strategy and long-term ambitions
- Design and implement group-wide people processes structures and systems that scale with growth while respecting local realities
- Establish reliable people data and analytics to enable transparency clarity and informed decisions
Drive leadership & talent effectiveness- Build a performance-oriented culture through clear career pay and appraisal frameworks
- Enable leaders with clear expectations strong sparring and targeted development
- Act as a trusted advisor to CEO CFO and leadership team on people structure and change
Create one shared culture & direction- Define and anchor a clear target culture across the group
- Translate values and mindsets into everyday behaviors rituals and leadership routines
- Strengthen engagement clarity and belonging across teams and countries
Lead change & integration- Shape and lead people-related change during acquisitions and integration phases
- Develop a repeatable people integration approach for new acquisitions
- Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic impact
- Build trust across C-level leadership teams and employees
What youll bring
- Extensive experience building and scalingPeople & Culture functions in international fast-growing organizations ideally in tech or software environments
- Strong background in leading organizations through complex change phases such as growth integrations or transformation
- Deep understanding of how to design scalable people processes structures and systems while balancing group-wide standards with local needs
- Demonstrated ability to define build and anchor a strong target culture and translate it into everyday leadership behaviors and routines
- Experience partnering closely with senior leadership and acting as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders
- Confidence navigating ambiguity and complexity while bringing clarity structure and momentum
- Strong leadership presence excellent communication skills and a pragmatic solution-oriented mindset
- Fluent English - additional languages are a plus
Where youll be
This role is anchored in one of our main hubs inMadrid Girona Hamburg Berlin or Koblenz. We work in a hybrid setup combining focused remote work withregular onsite presence (23 days per week)to enable strong collaboration leadership visibility and cultural impact. Due to the group-wide nature of the rolefrequent travel across Sdui Group locationsis an integral part of the position.
What we offer
- Purpose & Social Impact
At Sdui Group you contribute to shaping the future of education in Europe and help improve the daily work of schools. You can take two paid days per year for volunteer activities. - Flexibility & Modern Work
Flexible working hours hybrid models remote work and workations within the EU Switzerland and the UK are part of how we work. - Learning & Development
Dedicated learning time access to learning platforms language courses in German and English and continuous development opportunities support your personal and professional growth. - Team & Collaboration
You will work in a supportive collaborative environment that values trust openness and teamwork. A team-building budget is available for workshops and shared events. - Ownership & Growth
You will have the opportunity to take responsibility shape structures and grow with a company that combines a start-up mindset with the ambition to build a leading European software group. - Time Off & Everyday Perks
30 days of paid vacation half-days off on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and dog-friendly offices.
Your contact
Maren Besand Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Were excited to get to know you! The best way to apply is directly through our career portal.
Required Experience:
Director
Our missionSdui Group is shaping the future of education in Europe. We build digital solutions that help educational institutions work smarter communicate better and save valuable time. With a growing team of over 300 people across multiple European countries we are on a clear mission: to become Eur...
Our mission
Sdui Group is shaping the future of education in Europe. We build digital solutions that help educational institutions work smarter communicate better and save valuable time.
With a growing team of over 300 people across multiple European countries we are on a clear mission: to become Europes leading software provider for education.
Driven by courage collaboration and responsibility we focus on what matters most: better education for a better tomorrow.
Your mission
AsDirector People & Culture you will play a key role in transforming Sdui Group from a group of strong individual companies into one aligned scalable and high-performing organization.
You will shape and drive a group-wide People & Culture strategy that supports the companys growth and buy-and-build journey establishes a clear target culture and balances what must be central with what should remain local.This role combines strategic direction with hands-on change leadership and is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity brings clarity into dynamic environments and knows what a professional scalable people setup looks like.
What youll do
Build a scalable People & Culture foundation- Shape a future-ready People & Culture setup that supports the companys growth group strategy and long-term ambitions
- Design and implement group-wide people processes structures and systems that scale with growth while respecting local realities
- Establish reliable people data and analytics to enable transparency clarity and informed decisions
Drive leadership & talent effectiveness- Build a performance-oriented culture through clear career pay and appraisal frameworks
- Enable leaders with clear expectations strong sparring and targeted development
- Act as a trusted advisor to CEO CFO and leadership team on people structure and change
Create one shared culture & direction- Define and anchor a clear target culture across the group
- Translate values and mindsets into everyday behaviors rituals and leadership routines
- Strengthen engagement clarity and belonging across teams and countries
Lead change & integration- Shape and lead people-related change during acquisitions and integration phases
- Develop a repeatable people integration approach for new acquisitions
- Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic impact
- Build trust across C-level leadership teams and employees
What youll bring
- Extensive experience building and scalingPeople & Culture functions in international fast-growing organizations ideally in tech or software environments
- Strong background in leading organizations through complex change phases such as growth integrations or transformation
- Deep understanding of how to design scalable people processes structures and systems while balancing group-wide standards with local needs
- Demonstrated ability to define build and anchor a strong target culture and translate it into everyday leadership behaviors and routines
- Experience partnering closely with senior leadership and acting as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders
- Confidence navigating ambiguity and complexity while bringing clarity structure and momentum
- Strong leadership presence excellent communication skills and a pragmatic solution-oriented mindset
- Fluent English - additional languages are a plus
Where youll be
This role is anchored in one of our main hubs inMadrid Girona Hamburg Berlin or Koblenz. We work in a hybrid setup combining focused remote work withregular onsite presence (23 days per week)to enable strong collaboration leadership visibility and cultural impact. Due to the group-wide nature of the rolefrequent travel across Sdui Group locationsis an integral part of the position.
What we offer
- Purpose & Social Impact
At Sdui Group you contribute to shaping the future of education in Europe and help improve the daily work of schools. You can take two paid days per year for volunteer activities. - Flexibility & Modern Work
Flexible working hours hybrid models remote work and workations within the EU Switzerland and the UK are part of how we work. - Learning & Development
Dedicated learning time access to learning platforms language courses in German and English and continuous development opportunities support your personal and professional growth. - Team & Collaboration
You will work in a supportive collaborative environment that values trust openness and teamwork. A team-building budget is available for workshops and shared events. - Ownership & Growth
You will have the opportunity to take responsibility shape structures and grow with a company that combines a start-up mindset with the ambition to build a leading European software group. - Time Off & Everyday Perks
30 days of paid vacation half-days off on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and dog-friendly offices.
Your contact
Maren Besand Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Were excited to get to know you! The best way to apply is directly through our career portal.
Required Experience:
Director
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