Lead GBS Transformation Specialist

Are you looking for a purpose-driven environment with a mission to change the global energy and water agenda and are you motivated about working with change management and end-to-end business excellence? Do you want a position – close to the decisions, where you can make a real impact and be at the forefront of navigating us to efficiency with the ‘Grundfos Business System’?

If this sounds like you, then look at our Lead GBS Transformation Specialist position. You will step into a very important specialist role where you are a cornerstone in our strategic journey ahead, driving the enhancement of ‘Our Way of Working’ (OWOW), which is Grundfos’ best-known practices for all of us to do everything faster, smarter and simpler.

Become a part of our GBS (Grundfos Business System) Office

We are a diverse and dynamic team of more than ten internal and external people located in Denmark and Hungary. We work, together with the organization, to describe and improve the best-known ways of working in Grundfos through GBS. Think of it as a navigation system for Grundfos, helping us all to reach our goals faster, smarter and simpler. In the team we are currently focusing on three areas (“building blocks”):

Strategy Deployment: enabling people leaders and their teams to improve the roll-out

of the Grundfos Strategy, to successfully reach our ambitions and goals.

Decision Making Excellence: enabling people leaders and their teams to clarify roles and responsibilities, structure their meeting cadence and reach desired meeting outcomes.

Process Excellence: enabling people leaders and their teams to visualise, manage and continuously improve their processes.

What is the job about?

As a member of the GBS Expertise and Deployment team within the Grundfos Business System Office, you will play a pivotal role in driving the enhancement of Our Way Of Working (OWOW). Your primary responsibility will be to act as a subject matter expert within Process Excellence.  You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, divisions, and senior management to ensure the effective deployment and continuous improvement of OWOW throughout the organization. 

Your main responsibilities:

Expert Role:

• Act as a subject matter expert for Process Excellence.
• Create, maintain, and improve tools, guidelines, standards, and training materials related to the Building Block.
• Collaborate with our Business Process Management (BPM) team and other stakeholders to leverage professional expertise and content.
• Ensure strong alignment and consistency by acting as the bridge between the GBS Office team and the BPM team to ensure good communication and collaboration between both teams.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends within the assigned Building Blocks.

Deployment Role:

• Support and execute on Process Excellence projects in collaboration with GBS Transformation Managers
• Execute initiatives such as coaching, training, and process improvements to cultivate competencies within the organization, thereby fostering internal capabilities and enhancing organizational efficiency.

Your background

We imagine that you have:  

• Preferably minimum of 2 years of experience within Grundfos, with a deep understanding of its organization, culture, and current maturity level.
• Experience and knowledge of Process Management tools and best-practices.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and ability to quickly adapt to new concepts and methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication styles to various stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record as a high performer, demonstrating a culture of excellence and a commitment to achieving results.
• Excellent team player attitude, prioritizing the success of the team and the organization above individual interests.
• Proficiency in knowledge sharing and critical thinking, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Engineering, etc.).
• Certification or training in Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Management (BPM), or related methodologies is preferred.
• Experience in process optimization
• Experience in project management or change management is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally, as needed, to support deployment efforts across different locations.

What’s in it for you?

What are your goals? Here at Grundfos it’s our mission to help you develop and fulfil your ambitions, both career and personal. We are guided by our six core values, and you’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in everything from local to large-scale global projects. You’ll encounter colleagues from all over the world both as part of your daily work, supporting and all the while broadening each other’s cultural horizons.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

• Flexible working hours; home office possibility and equipment; up to 3 days’ paid leave for volunteering
• Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes, engaging team buildings 
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly
• Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities.

Do you want to learn more?

If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume by clicking “Apply”.

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