Job Description
Role Summary
Drive strategic transformation at MANN+HUMMEL – and shape how the organization defines, executes, and achieves its global strategic objectives.
As Performance Office Manager , you will be a key member of the Performance Office and actively support the ongoing transformation at MANN+HUMMEL. Your focus: enabling agile strategy execution through robust methods, processes, tools, governance and cross-functional alignment. You will train, coach and consult the organization to strengthen execution discipline and achieve strategic targets in close collaboration with senior leaders.
Main Tasks Drive Execution Excellence by supporting the agile strategy execution approach, cross-functional alignment and governance to deliver on strategic targets
Consult and coach internal stakeholders: analyze challenges, provide structured frameworks/methodologies and trigger mindset/behavior change on individual and team level
Support internal customers in developing, planning and executing strategic initiatives, including workshops to align vision, priorities and execution
Challenge and sharpen target definitions: assess clarity/viability, ensure strategic alignment and use data to recommend adjustments (incl. OKR logic)
Create and provide additional data-driven progress reports where needed; translate insights into actionable recommendations for decision-making
Identify interdependencies/overlaps and systemic risks; optimize resources and resolve bottlenecks and conflicts across initiatives
Define and continuously improve (agile) project management standards, methods, processes, templates and tools for non-customer projects, especially strategy execution
Oversee implementation and correct application of defined standards; support teams in applying project management methodologies effectively
Develop role-/target-group-specific learning material and learning journeys; deliver trainings, workshops and enablement formats
Facilitate execution by moderating progress meetings, following up on actions, tracking implementation progress, and supporting change management (readiness, adoption, resistance, communication)
Competencies and Experience Education: University degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA) in Business Administration, (Business) Engineering, General/Strategic Management or equivalent work experience.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in different functions and/or contexts – ideally with proven ability to “connect the dots” across stakeholders, topics and initiatives. Proven expertise in project management methods, agile frameworks (especially OKRs) and related tools Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with an implementation- and results-oriented mindset Practical knowledge and experience in change management (readiness, stakeholder management, adoption, resistance)Strong capability to translate data into insights, recommendations and management-ready reporting
Language Skills: English fluent mandatory; German is an advantage.
Personality: Lead through influence and create alignment in a global, cross-functional environment Strong facilitation and communication skills; empathetic and credible across levels Positive, pragmatic and results-oriented with a “can do” mindset Comfortable engaging at all levels; hands-on when needed Independent self-starter and strong team player
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.
