As a Senior Operations Transformation Project Manager, you will drive the transformation of operational processes, structures, and ways of working in light of rising competition between wind turbine manufacturers.

You will work closely with our COO, Operations leadership and cross-functional stakeholders from our 3000+ employees organization to assess the current operating model, identify improvement opportunities and simplify complexity where possible (less interfaces, less time, remove non-value-adding activities). You will also work closely with the AI community, to prepare the groundwork for AI empowerment – meaning mature processes with good data quality. The role focuses on achieving sustainable measurable business impact in quality and cost efficiency through successful transformation and change management.

Important to consider: The business challenges ahead will require this role to do what is necessary to be ready for an uncertain future. It will therefore require real leadership & strong communication skills to face change.

YOUR TASKS
Drive Operations Transformation & Build Future Organizational Readiness
Identify capabilities needed for future competitiveness & lead the strategic transformation across operations
Prepare the operations function for future business challenges and changing business environments
Assess and Optimize the Operating Model
Analyze current operational processes, governance, and organizational interfaces.
Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and structural complexity to develop and implement simplification measures across the organization
Lead Process Excellence & Improve Operational Performance
Eliminate non-value-adding activities and reduce process cycle times and handover points




Standardize and streamline processes across functions where possible
Improve cost efficiency, quality, productivity, and execution performance
Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable business impact and sustainable results
Enable AI Readiness and Digital Transformation
Partner with AI and digitalization teams to identify operational use cases.
Establish process maturity required for AI adoption.
Improve data quality, governance, and process consistency to enable future AI-powered capabilities
Manage Cross-Functional Transformation Programs
Coordinate initiatives across Operations, functional leaders, and other stakeholders
Align transformation objectives with business strategy and operational priorities
Ensure effective governance, planning, and execution of transformation projects
Lead Change Management
Drive organizational adoption of new processes, structures, and behaviors
Anticipate and address resistance to change
Manage the human and organizational impact of transformation initiatives
Advise and Influence Senior Leadership
Act as a strategic partner to the COO and Operations Leadership Team
Provide recommendations based on operational analysis and business impact assessments
Facilitate decision-making on transformation priorities and investments

YOUR PROFILE
Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics,



or a related field, with a Master's degree or MBA considered an advantage
At least 7 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Operations, or a comparable environment
Consulting experience considered a major advantage (strong methodology to assess & improve operating model, experience in different industries)
Proven track record of leading large-scale business transformation or operations transformation initiatives with measurable business impact
Strong experience in simplifying complex processes, driving standardization, and implementing scalable operational improvements
Experience working within integral and matrix organizations (minimum size of 1000 employees) and influencing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
Excellent project management, change management, communication, and stakeholder management skills in complex business environments

Your Benefits
Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here's a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture : Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
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📌 Senior Project Manager Operations Transformation (Sarriguren)
🏢 Nordex Group
📍 Sarriguren