Program Management Officer (m/f/d) – GEA AHEAD

Program Management Officer (m/f/d) – GEA AHEAD

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA AHEAD stands for “AI for Human Empowerment, Automation & Digitalization” and is GEA’s global transformation program for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all units. As Program Management Officer for GEA AHEAD, you will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation across the organization. You support the AI Hub to foster collaboration and manage the program oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Orchestrate the GEA AHEAD program in alignment with the company’s digital strategy, collaborating with workstream leads and reporting to the Chief Digital Officer.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders, facilitating communication and alignment across teams.
• Meeting Moderation: Plan online and onsite meetings of the AI Hub and AI Board – Prepare & moderate the meetings as well as document action items and track them.

Your profile and qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in digital transformation or technology programs
• Basic understanding of data and AI technologies and their industrial applications.
• Proven ability to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Fluent in business English; willingness to travel (primarily within Europe, ~20%).

What We Offer

• A key role in a strategic enterprise program with exposure to top management.
• Collaboration with international expert teams in the AI Hub.
• Opportunity to directly impact the company’s digital transformation journey.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

About GEA

GEA is a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, providing machinery, plants, advanced process technology, components, and comprehensive services. Our portfolio supports diverse industries, enhancing sustainability and efficiency of production processes worldwide.

With a heritage of more than 140 years, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business in over 150 countries. GEA is listed in the DAX and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices.

GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.

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