From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability_._ Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.

For the area of Operations located in Lenzing, Upper Austria, we invite experts in Corporate Transformation to submit applications for the role of

Senior Project Manager Value Creation

Referenz-No.: 3753

Unternehmensbereich

Human Resources, Legal Management, M&A

Position

Mitarbeiter

Arbeitsort

Österreich, Lenzing

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

The Senior Project Manager Value Creation will be responsible for leading and executing transformation projects - such as asset footprint and target operating model - with the overarching aims of improving business performance, increasing profitability, and adapting to evolving market conditions.

The role will entail responsibility for every stage of the process: analyzing data, developing transformation initiatives & strategies, playing a key role in implementing the changes, and monitoring their effectiveness.

Key tasks & main accountabilities

• You will lead the planning and execution of transformation strategies, collaborating closely with senior leaders across functions to translate strategic goals into detailed, executable roadmaps for operational and organizational improvement

• You will develop asset footprint options for Lenzing Group: identifying, evaluating and recommending optimal asset configuration globally to increase cost efficiency, streamline operations and improve long-term competitiveness

• You will manage stakeholders at various levels of the organization, acting as key liaison between project teams, executive leaders and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency and buy-in throughout the transformation process

• You will design and deploy a future-proof operating model that aligns organizational structure, capabilities and processes with strategic objectives, including the definition of key-functional roles and decision-making governance across regions in close collaboration with HR, Finance and Operations

• You will oversee and monitor the progress of transformation initiatives, by establishing project tracking mechanisms, KPIs and a reporting structure to ensure timely and effective implementation of restructuring efforts

Your ideal profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field

• You have 10+ years of experience in consulting and corporate transformation/PMO, and a solid background in industrial manufacturing

• You are highly knowledgeable in business restructuring, asset optimization, and organizational design, and you have a strong command of financial modelling, restructuring KPIs, and performance tracking

• You can manage complexity and handle ambiguity; you have excellent analytical and project management skills, and a strategic mindset

• You are fluent in English (C1), both spoken and written; and you have exceptional analytical skills

Our Benefits:

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options

• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products

• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more

• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad

• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter

The annual gross salary for this position is according to collective agreement in the chemical industry based on 38 working hours/week at least EUR 85.400.- with a willingness to overpay – depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally you will also take part in the Lenzing bonus system. We offer flexible working time and remote working options.

Are you passionate and qualified to take this role?
Take the chance to contribute to the success of the Lenzing Group!
We are looking forward to your online application.
Your responsible recruiter: Julia-Britta Majcen