Director Business Process Excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Define and steer the global BPE vision, roadmap and governance structures in alignment with BPM methodology.
• Lead the global BPE community, especially the Process Owners, to globally design and deploy standardized and efficient processes.
• Drive and coordinate global key initiatives such as the S/4HANA migration, SAP/Concur rollouts, and Shared Services programs.
• Define strategic KPIs, ensure benefit realization, and establish continuous improvement processes through global process integration and innovation.
• Identify trends and foster a culture of agility, continuous improvement, and learning while promoting simplification and digital enablement.
• Represent BPE in global decision-making bodies and actively engage with senior leadership and employee representatives.
• Ensure integration with local regulatory requirements and business needs while promoting cross-functional collaboration on a global scale.

Qualification & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Business Process Management, global transformation programs, or Shared Services environments.
• In-depth expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, BPM methodology, change management, and digital transformation.
• Expertise in leading international, cross-functional teams, combined with strong strategic thinking and assertiveness in setting standards.
• Advanced consulting, moderation and conflict management skills to interculturally work with diverse stakeholders from various backgrounds.
• Entrepreneurial mindset demonstrated business acumen, and a high level of initiative and innovation to identify opportunities.
• Fluent in English and German to build trust-based relationships, and willingness to travel (approx. 30%) as part of projects and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Freudenberg Performance Materials offers a range of employee benefits, including opportunities for international career growth, a focus on diversity and inclusion, personal development through training, and flexible work models. They also emphasize a safe environment and support for social and sustainable projects, with employee involvement encouraged.