GROHE

Senior Process Manager, R&D Operational Excellence, Process Improvement

GROHE

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Düsseldorf • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Tableau

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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 English (written and spoken)
Benefits
  • Comprehensive health management, including an on-site fitness room, local and digital health services, Health Cashback, and Hansefit membership
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits, such as discounts on travel, fashion, media, mobile phones, and more
  • Diversity & Inclusion: We offer equal opportunities for all individuals and support your personal development
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
process managementworkflow designdata analysisproject portfolio managementvisualizationdigital documentationbenchmarkingrisk evaluationinnovation pipeline managementgate transition management
Soft Skills
cross-functional coordinationstructured communicationanalytical supportproject management supportteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailleadershipstakeholder engagement