Change and Communication Manager Transform360 Program (w/m/d)

Responsibilities / Tasks

• As a Change & Communication Manager (w/m/d), you will play a key role in ensuring stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and successful adoption of change across the organization.
• Working closely with business leaders, project teams, and global stakeholders, you will translate transformation goals into impactful change and communication initiatives.
• This role combines strategic thinking, hands‑on execution, and strong stakeholder management in a dynamic international environment.
• Develop and drive tailored change management approaches to support divisional transformation initiatives
• Conduct stakeholder and change impact analyses to shape and continuously optimize change strategies
• Partner with global and local stakeholders to align change and communication activities across initiatives
• Monitor the effectiveness of change and communication measures and drive continuous improvement
• Plan and deliver internal communication activities that foster transparency, engagement, and understanding
• Advise and support leaders in communicating organizational changes and transformation initiatives effectively
• Prepare management‑ready materials and support Steering Committee and governance meetings
• Track project progress and provide regular updates on status, risks, dependencies, and key achievements
• Plan and facilitate workshops, events, and meetings that support transformation objectives and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate key project activities, resource planning, and cross‑functional collaboration with project teams, PMO, and central functions

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in change management
• Project management experience, as well as expertise in process and interface management (e.g., resource planning, project tracking); experience with Jira and Microsoft 365 is an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of change management processes within international corporate environments and complex organizational structures
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, ideally within the machinery and plant engineering industry
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies as well as target group‑specific communication measures
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, leadership communication, and the development of transformation narratives and key messages
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• Strong organizational and communication skills, combined with a structured and proactive way of working
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What we offer

• Work in a supportive, appreciative, and international team
• A modern work environment with flexible work options to ensure a healthy work‑life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities to support your career
• Company pension scheme and accident insurance
• 30 vacation days per year plus December 24th & 31st off
• Employee benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, language courses, etc.
• Subsidized job bike scheme
• Good public transport connections with travel allowance
• One additional day off for volunteering
• Global bonus program

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end‑user markets.