Transformation Manager d/f/m

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

About the role

As a Transformation Manager, you lead strategic change by turning vision into action—designing future-ready organizations and driving impactful transformation across structures, systems, and culture.The role is defined for a duration of 15 months.

You manage complex programs with clarity and agility, embedding operational excellence and innovative methods to deliver measurable, sustainable results.With a proactive mindset and strong stakeholder influence, you inspire alignment, foster resilience, and empower teams to thrive in dynamic, evolving environments.

• Lead Strategic Transformation: Shape and drive transformation initiatives with a clear vision, aligning strategy with execution
• Program & Project Management: Manage complex transformation programs and projects using agile methods and structured milestone planning to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Champion Operational Excellence: Apply methods such as 5S and Kanban to optimize workflows, increase efficiency, and build sustainable operational performance
• Organizational Development: Design and implement future-ready organizational structures, processes, and capabilities to support long-term growth
• Apply Innovative Methods: Introduce and embed transformation frameworks and innovative tools to support cultural and structural change
• Drive Stakeholder Alignment: Influence and engage key stakeholders across all levels, ensuring buy-in and shared ownership of transformation goal
• Proactivity, Leadership & Independence: Act independently, with a forward-thinking mindset and a strong ability to anticipate change, inspire teams

Job requirements and experience

• Educational Background: Degree in business administration, organizational development, engineering, or a comparable field. Strong proficiency in project management, collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams), and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Professional Experience: Several years of experience in leading transformation programs/ projects, organizational design, or business excellence in a complex, cross-functional environment—preferably in a commercial area or/and at an international level
• Methodological Expertise: Solid knowledge of transformation and change frameworks, project and program management, as well as operational excellence methods (e.g., 5S, Kanban, Lean)
• Soft Skills & Mindset: A strategic thinker with a visionary mindset, who excel in communication and stakeholder management, fostering trusting relationships that respect and appreciate diverse perspectives while thriving as a proactive self-starter in dynamic settings.
• Result & Improvement Focus: Driven by a passion for challenging the status quo, who embrace new experiences with curiosity, promoting continuous improvement and delivering sustainable results quickly to meet goals."
• Collaboration & Leadership: Ability to align diverse teams and lead initiatives with empathy, clarity, and structure, even in uncertain or changing environments. Support and empower others to achieve their goals.
• Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is an asset

What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits 

We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. That's why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWE Supply & Trading we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential. Also our offer includes the following perks:

• Work at the commercial heart of RWE – right on one of Europe's largest trading floors directly shaping the energy transition
• Task oriented and hybrid working model
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business
• State-of-the-art campus with free fitness centre, child care, on-site barista & restaurants

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RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world's energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team's drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe's largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants' dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there's a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.