Technical Change Manager

**ABOUT US**
We, GG Group, are a global family-owned business group, which develops and produces technically advanced high-quality cables and wiring systems for energy and data transmission in the automotive and industrial environment. We work with passion, inspired minds and full of energy to develop and deliver the best solution for our customers, wherever they need us.

To further increase our commercial competitiveness and operational excellence, we are looking for a dedicated manager with a technical and commercial focus to drive the relevant administrative & operational areas - in particular product / process development, purchasing and our harness / wires plants - in the field of Product Cost Optimization (PCO) / Technical Change Management (TCM) and thus contribute to the positive achievement of GG Group.

Does this challenge appeal to you? Then this could soon be your job:
**YOUR TASKS**
- Lead the definition and implementation of global product cost optimization initiatives in accordance with annual savings targets set by management, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven outcomes incl. improved customer satisfaction.
- Maintain an overview of the entire PCO/TCM portfolio to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet set goals.
- Conceptualize, moderate, and document cross-departmental PCO measures from idea creation through business case approval to shop floor implementation.
- Ensure sustainability and effectiveness of initiated changes through regular joint Gemba Walks / product audits on the shopfloor.
- Act as the Global Process Owner (GPO) in the context of change management with the goal of sustainable digital harmonization.
- Train on PCO/TCM methods and tools such as Value Engineering, Value Analysis, and defined processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead a team comprising (local) experts in plants (functional/technical) and headquarter staff (disciplinary).
- Prepare and present work results transparently, including capturing and presenting relevant KPI/CIP figures and compliance requirements.
- Ensure clear communication and engagement with key stakeholders to build transparency and gain support for PCO initiatives.

**YOUR PROFILE**
- You have successfully completed technical and/or business education (f.e. university of applied sciences, university), ideally with a focus on project management, transformation or innovation.
- You have sound knowledge of CIP and at least three years of professional experience with methods such as value analysis, value engineering, lean management, etc.
- You demonstrate your strong analytical skills, quick comprehension and structured way of working.
- You use creativity and innovation for product/process optimization to achieve a significant increase in efficiency.
- You use your extensive experience in process, change or transformation management to make a significant contribution to the company's profit.
- You understand new ideas and challenge these in a proactive manner to follow our targets.
- You impress every single day with your strong communication skills and ability to present ideas and concepts convincingly.
- You are business fluent in both, English and German.

**OUR OFFER**
- Independent and responsible work in an international and matrix structured team.
- Varied, creative area of responsibility in an informal and open atmosphere.
- Flexible working time model, mobile work and time off in lieu.
Attractive training and development opportunities.
- Regular cultural, sports and health offers.
- We are required by law to state the minimum salary for this position. According to our collective bargaining agreement, this is EUR 3,665.31 (full-time basis). However, the actual salary depends on your qualifications and previous experience and will be agreed upon in a personal interview. With regard to the above-mentioned, we are open to discussing and offering a significant overpayment.

**CONTACT**
Jitka Schrom

Gebauer & Griller

Muthgasse 36, 1190 Wien, AT

+43 676 4591076

Job Reference: AT00867