Senior Business Excellence Manager (f/m/d)

 Our Renewables Team in Düsseldorf and/ or Berlin is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

The (Senior) Business Excellence Manager role is responsible for driving, managing, and owning cross-functional programs and initiatives that span the Renewables organization to enable successful, scalable business growth. Focus areas include process optimization, performance management, digitalization and automation, and business culture (e.g. Uniper Way and professional development).  The primary responsibilities are as follows:

• Own process management workstreams, which includes mapping and documenting processes and driving impactful enhancement efforts
• Identify critical success factors and collaborate with RES departments to focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) and instilling information transparency and accuracy
• Support the development of digitalization and automation activities, which involves identifying innovative technologies and implementing best practices
• Support the Renewables Leadership team with regards to:
  • Identifying and prioritizing internal projects and initiatives
  • Capabilities benchmarking, assessment and skills enhancement and other team development topics (e.g. coaching)
  • Problem solving, feedback and other organizational culture topics
• Support the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development and management of new and junior employees (e.g. trainees, interns)
• Serve as a liaison and interface within Renewables and across Uniper with other support departments and enabling functions
• Collaborate and contribute to marketing, communications and creative operations; support objectives to sharpen brand positioning through presence at fairs and conferences 

Your profile

• 5-10+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in the energy and/or Renewables industry
• Experience leading or driving cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highly effective written, verbal, and presentation communications skills (includes workshop facilitation and training administration)
• Working knowledge of Project Management, Operational Excellence, Change Management, and/or general consultancy concepts, ideally with some exposure to related tools and topics
• Business level or fluent English (B2+), ideally with at least one other European language skill (e.g. German, Italian, French)
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving mentality
• Positive energy, collaborative team spirit, and an appreciation and respect for diversity

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.