In this senior leadership position, you will report directly to the CEO of the Business Unit Forged Tech and, together with your team, take responsibility for central strategic and transformative initiatives within the Business Unit Forged Tech:

• Strategy Development and Transformation: Lead and further develop the long-term corporate strategy in close collaboration with the Executive Team of the Business Unit and the Group’s top management. Derive and pursue strategic measures. Work closely with Sales and Research & Innovation on transforming the product portfolio
• Performance Improvement: Manage and monitor cross-functional and cross-plant initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, optimizing costs and processes, and developing the organization
• Digitalization: Develop and implement digitalization projects to optimize business processes and unlock new business potential
• Sustainability & ESG: Coordinate and integrate sustainability activities into the corporate strategy and operational processes
• Communications: Coordinate and take responsibility for internal and external communication of the Business Unit

• Successfully completed university degree, ideally with a focus on business or engineering.
• Several years of professional experience in strategy development, management consulting, or a comparable role within an industrial company
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, paired with a high level of initiative and execution strength
• Proven track record in managing complex projects and programs, preferably in an international context
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

• A strategic leadership role with direct reporting line to the CEO.
• Freedom to shape and drive initiatives in an innovation-driven environment.
• Attractive compensation package and long-term development opportunities in a global organization.
• Extensive development opportunities through e.g. global talent management and tailored qualification offers through our thyssenkrupp Academy.
• Modern, open working environment at the ruhr tech kampus in a central location in Essen with a healthy and varied subsidized canteen
• Excellent public transport connections and free parking
• Attractive social benefits, such as an excellent company pension scheme
• Attractive employee conditions for e.g. fitness club memberships, car purchases, or online shopping
• Regular health care through our company medical service/medical center, including skin cancer screening and flu vaccinations

Jill Hoffmeister

Head of Human Resources

jill.hoffmeister@thyssenkrupp.com