Job Description
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role? The Stepstone Group is looking for a Business Excellence Manager (m/f/d) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving business performance in one of our key regions through regular business reviews and identifying improvement opportunities. With a proven track record of implementing improvement initiatives and building strong relationships with stakeholders, you will play a central role in improving the overall performance of our business. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for excellence, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Regular Business Reviews on one of the business regions on top management level
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the EMEA region, including sales, services, finance, HR.
3. Develop and implement business excellence initiatives and projects across the EMEA region to improve the overall performance of the company
4. Work closely with the senior management team to develop and execute measures to meet business objectives
5. Identify areas for (process) improvement and drive improvement initiatives to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
6. Develop and implement change programs to ensure the success of initiatives and projects.
7. Act as business excellence expert for a dedicated region and conduct regular top management business reviews on region performance
Qualifications
8. 5+ years of experience in a business excellence or similar role, such as strategy consulting, strategic sales.
9. Master’s degree in business, management, or related field. MBA or PhD preferred.
10. Proven track record of implementing successful business excellence initiatives.
11. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
12. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
13. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
14. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
15. Must be fluent in both German and English language.
Additional Information
16. Holiday - 29 days holiday a year, plus public holidays. In addition, you can buy or sell up to 3 days each year.
17. Volunteer Days - 2 additional days off every year to volunteer for charitable causes. You can also donate tax-free to a registered charity, and The Stepstone Group will match your contribution up to a value of £10 per month.
18. Medical - Access to digital GP and well-being service. Private medical insurance at a discounted rate.
19. Dental Scheme – Cash-back towards your routine and restorative dental treatment, whether NHS or private.
20. Pension Scheme - We offer a competitive pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
21. Family Leave - We understand that laying the foundations for a smooth start to family leave will also make for an easier transition back to the workplace and subject to qualifying criteria, the benefits under our schemes are more generous than required under current legislation.
22. In house barista - Brewed fresh and free of charge. We also have fresh fruit and plenty of snacks.