Operational Excellence Specialist (f/m/d)

Our Operational Excellence team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Leading high-priority projects or programs demonstrating excellence in all typical project management dimensions e.g., scope, time, budget, risk, quality, communication, stakeholder management, etc.  
• You setup and execute a project or program for success. You apply, and tailor fit for purpose, the project approach and tools using operational excellence, agile and classical project management frameworks
• You will be responsible for driving projects and process optimizations for value streams and end-to-end processes
• You take the lead in driving the project through all stages of its lifecycle
• You facilitate decisions making processes and root cause problem solving on operational and especially senior management level  
• You foster strong working relationships across the organisation and ensure appropriate stakeholder management (project internal and external) on operational level, as well as with project steering members up to L1 or even board level
• You develop an in-depth understanding of the various business areas within Uniper and how they are connected through value streams, enabling you to build trustful relationships on eye level with the business partners 
• You’ll be responsible for driving the Operational Excellence way of working forward in appointed business areas, in tight cooperation with their leadership and subject matter experts
• You act as role model for operational excellence project management and develop, coach or mentor other team members and project managers in Uniper   
• OE Program Development:
  • Actively develop concepts and proposals to enrich the OE program 
  • Drive and support strategic OE initiatives and projects
  • If relevant act as a liaison with other functions and initiatives to share knowledge and potentially intensify cooperation, e.g. Agile & Scum masters, Celonis process mining, etc.

Your profile

• You have 8 years+ experience in project management with a proven track record of successful high-complex improvement/transformation projects in dynamic environments
• You lead various types of projects e.g., strategy implementation, performance improvements, performance management system setup, organisational restructuring, compliance, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with Change Management concepts (e.g. ADKAR) and able to embed this naturally in the projects. Strong focus on the people side of the change
• Experience using DMAIC, agile approaches and traditional project management methods, preferably with industry certifications (PMI, SAFE, (M)BB)
• Up to date knowledge and experience of digital technologies (e.g. AI) and able to identify deployment opportunities. Generate interest, drive mindset and help the businesses to explore these new ways of working with them
• Significant experience in typical management consultancy skills e.g., forming teams with different cultural background, moderating workshops, driving decisions with senior stakeholders, actively managing change curves
• Excellent communication skills and precise messaging (verbal and written) from operational level up to Board stakeholders
• When working in a hybrid environment the use of digital technologies is key e.g., Teams, PowerBI, Power Automate, Mural. Open minded to exploring the opportunities for implementing AI into daily workflows
• Strong drive and a “getting things done”-attitude, to deliver projects in a challenging environment with conflicting stakeholder interests Is stress-resilience and able to cope with highly volatile workload from time to time
• Proven experience the energy industry preferre
• Interest in developing others, including other projects managers, as a mentor or coach
• Willingness to travel up to 50% if project assignment requires

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

Further Information 

Deadline:

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.